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Points and Patches Spinning Exploration

Students explore spinning on different body parts (points and patches) while developing understanding of levels and controlled rotation

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About This Activity

Students explore spinning on different body parts (points and patches) while developing understanding of levels and controlled rotation

Quick Info

moderate
20
Minimum 12m x 12m for class of 20, ideally 15m x 15m+

Equipment Required

Gymnastics mats (optional)

4-6 for students wanting softer surface

Visual prompt cards (optional)

1 set showing points/patches examples

Gymnastics Mats

As needed

Cards

As needed

Visual vocabulary cards

2 sets (points/patches examples)

Level markers

3 (low/medium/high reference)

Demonstration mat

1

Sun Markers

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Visual prompt cards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Gymnastics

Activity Tags

Features

Creative
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Differentiation
Individual Practice
Skill Progression

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Creating Space
Balance
Body Control
Agility
Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Warm Up

Weather

Indoor Suitable
All Weather
Indoor Only