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This unit introduces Reception students to fundamental gymnastics concepts through imaginative play as 'champion gymnasts'. The emphasis is on developing body awareness, spatial understanding, and basic movement vocabulary whilst building confidence in physical expression. Through progressive exploration from individual work to partner activities, students develop essential foundations for future gymnastics learning in a safe, supportive environment.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Moving and Making Shapes
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts using different parts of our body?

Key Objectives:

  • • To explore moving using different body parts with control and awareness
  • • To experiment with making static shapes on various body parts

Lesson 2

Exploring Different Directions
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts in all directions whilst staying safe?

Key Objectives:

  • • To explore moving in different directions with control and confidence
  • • To develop understanding of 'champion' movement qualities

Lesson 3

Big and Small Movements and Shapes
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts using big and small movements and shapes?

Key Objectives:

  • • Explore and demonstrate big and small ways of moving through space
  • • Create and hold big and small shapes with their bodies

Lesson 4

Moving in Pairs
30 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts together with a partner?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply 'champion gymnastics' exploring movements in a pair on the floor and on apparatus
  • • To develop partner cooperation and movement copying skills

Lesson 5

Creating Shapes in Pairs
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to create amazing gymnastics shapes like champion gymnasts?

Key Objectives:

  • • To create and hold various shapes in pairs on the floor and apparatus
  • • To explore different ways of connecting with a partner through body shapes

Lesson 6

Champion Gymnastics - Zone Transitions
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts through different zones whilst staying safe and controlled?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply 'champion gymnastics' movements whilst transitioning between different apparatus zones
  • • To demonstrate high, low, big and small movements and shapes on floor and apparatus