Gymnastics

Unit 1

To understand, identify and demonstrate contrasting, matching and mirroring balances and movements

To identify and use different spatial relationship with a partner, i.e. following a leader, side by side, face to face, back to back, meeting and parting

To work in pairs to construct, practise, evaluate and improve the composition and quality of a sequence

To adapt and transfer sequences from floor to apparatus

 

Unit 2

To travel rhythmically and develop timing with a partner or small group using synchronisation and canon

To adapt and develop movements and skills and work co-operatively with a partner or small group

To extend their understanding and use of levels, speed and pathways

To understand the compositional principles of sequencing and recognise when they are absent

 

Unit 3

To travel over or under shape made by partner with or without contact

To extend their skills to travel over a moving base

To work co-operatively with a partner to design a sequence which shows variations in shape, speed and direction and evaluate its effectiveness

To adapt and transfer skills and sequences to apparatus

 

Unit 4

To understand and identify counter-balance and counter-tension

To demonstrate counter-balance and counter-tension balances in two’s to show changes in shape, level and body parts used and in contact

To work in pairs to construct, practise evaluate and improve the composition and quality of a sequence

To adapt and transfer a sequence onto apparatus