Gymnastics
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to the concept of pathways through movement, developing their understanding that gymnastics creates visual patterns on the floor and in space. The emphasis is on creative expression and body awareness, where students discover how their movements can create straight, curved, and zigzag patterns. Through progressive skill building, students develop confidence in fundamental gymnastics movements while exploring the artistic dimension of pathway creation.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we create beautiful stepping patterns that show different pathways?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I create different pathways when I travel close to the ground?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we move like graceful dancers while creating patterns on the floor?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we link different jumping skills to create exciting zig-zag pathways?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use curved pathways to make our gymnastics movements more beautiful and interesting?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use different pathways to create an interesting sequence that flows from beginning to end?
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