Gymnast Recovery Circle
A calm, reflective cool-down combining gentle stretching with personal and partner reflection on gymnastics learning
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About This Activity
A calm, reflective cool-down combining gentle stretching with personal and partner reflection on gymnastics learning
Quick Info
low
25
Enough for all students to sit with arms spread
Equipment Required
Mats
1 per pair
Gymnastics or yoga mats
1 per student
Calm background music
1 music source
Gymnastics Mats
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Self Assessment
Space
Indoor
Small Space
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Catching
Body Control
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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