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This unit introduces Reception students to the fundamental gymnastics concepts of spatial awareness through the directional language of high, low, over, and under. The focus is on developing body control and confidence while exploring how the body can move in different directions and levels, culminating in apparatus work that challenges spatial understanding in a safe, progressive manner.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Introduction to High Movements
30 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts by making our bodies high?

Key Objectives:

  • • To introduce and explore moving in high ways
  • • To understand what makes a 'champion gymnast'

Lesson 2

Introduction to Low Movements and Shapes
30 min

Big Question:

How can we move our bodies like champion gymnasts using low movements and shapes?

Key Objectives:

  • • To explore and demonstrate moving in low ways whilst maintaining 'champion gymnastics' principles
  • • To create and hold still, balanced low shapes with control

Lesson 3

Introduction to Apparatus
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts using apparatus to explore high, low, over, and under?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply 'champion gymnastics' principles while exploring safe movement using apparatus
  • • To experiment with different ways of moving on, over, under, and through gymnastics equipment

Lesson 4

High and Low Movements on Apparatus
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts using high and low movements on apparatus?

Key Objectives:

  • • To explore and apply high and low movements on gymnastics apparatus
  • • To demonstrate champion gymnastics qualities including control and precision

Lesson 5

High, Low, Over and Under Movement Mastery
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts in high, low, over and under ways on apparatus?

Key Objectives:

  • • Apply 'champion gymnastics' movements to explore high, low, over and under ways on apparatus
  • • Develop confidence in moving over, under and through equipment safely

Lesson 6

Champion Gymnasts - Moving High, Low, Over and Under
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move like champion gymnasts using high, low, over and under movements on apparatus?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply 'champion gymnastics' movements exploring high, low, over and under ways on apparatus
  • • To self-select apparatus zones and experiment with different movement combinations