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

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

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