Creative Body Shapes and Partner Gymnastics
•Year 1
•Gymnastics
•Spread around apparatus area for safe landing
Alternative: Carpet squares or soft play mats
Set up 6 different stations around the hall
Alternative: Playground equipment or improvised obstacles
For apparatus setup timing challenge
Alternative: Classroom timer or phone timer
For assessment and celebration of achievement
Alternative: Tablet or smartphone
When both sides of your body look exactly the same
When both sides of your body look different
The way partners position themselves - side by side, front and back, or facing each other
Different body parts we can balance on - front, back, bottom, side
A series of movements put together in order
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Symmetry and shape recognition, counting sequences, spatial awareness and directions
Forces and motion during spinning, balance and centre of gravity, body systems during exercise
Symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns, shape and form through body positions
Cooperation and teamwork, building confidence, giving and receiving feedback
Move around space during activities to observe all students, position near apparatus during setup/pack away
Watch for control during spins, cooperation in partner work, safe apparatus use
Step in if students becoming dizzy, if partners not cooperating, if unsafe apparatus use observed
Use clear, exaggerated movements for shape demonstrations, model excellent partner cooperation, show safe apparatus handling
Large hall space minimum 15m x 10m with clear boundaries marked
Non-slip surface, dry and clean, free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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