Year 8 - Physical education
Small group performances in canon and unison
Gymnastics jigsaw: technical fluency and group performance analysis
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Unit Summary
This unit will explore the use of various apparatus and flight based sequences whilst also giving pupils the opportunity to master, teach each other and analyse group performances. They will also learn how to set out their space safely.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to perform a routine with a mix of dynamics, using unison and canon and in large groups.
Key Notes
- Move: when performing in unison, use beat counts to ensure all movements are synchronised and in time.
- Move: visual cues can ensure that timing is cohesive which enhances the quality of the performance.
- Think: performing jumps and rolls in canon can add interest to a performance.
- Feel: incorporating a range of dynamics into a performance builds creativity.
- Connect: working with others to perform in canon and unison builds trust to hit the correct timing.
Vocabulary To Learn
- unison: partners do the same moves at exactly the same time, perfectly matching each other's timing and movements
- canon: when performing a sequence of movements, group members do the same order of moves but at a different time
- dynamics: refers to the execution of movements with speed, power and fluidity to enhance the overall energy and impact of the routine
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When performing in unison, some students may be slightly ahead or behind affecting overall synchronisation. If pupils don't move at the correct intervals in canon, the sequence looks uncoordinated.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: when performing in unison, use beat counts to ensure all movements are synchronised and in time. Move: visual cues can ensure that timing is cohesive which enhances the quality of the performance.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'unison'
partners do the same moves at exactly the same time, perfectly matching each other's timing and movements.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: When performing in unison, some students may be slightly ahead or behind affecting overall synchronisation. If pupils don't move at the correct intervals in canon, the sequence looks uncoordinated. Correction: Use a clear count-in or rhythm (e.g. counting beats out loud or clapping) and practise slowly before increasing speed.
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