Exploring Movement Pathways Through Creative Gymnastics
•Year 1
•Gymnastics
•10 cones in circle for warm-up, 4 coloured cones for conclusion
Alternative: Markers, spots
Central pile for dinosaur egg game
Alternative: Soft balls, foam blocks
Distributed around hall in stations
Alternative: Benches, mats, low tables
Placed safely around apparatus
Alternative: Crash mats, thin mats
For apparatus setup challenge
Alternative: Timer app, wall clock
The route or direction you travel when moving
A series of movements joined together in order
Getting onto apparatus safely and with control
Getting off apparatus safely and with control
When movements connect smoothly without stopping
Being in charge of your body and movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following instructions accurately, using descriptive vocabulary for movement and pathways, giving constructive feedback to peers
Identifying and naming different shapes in pathways (straight lines, curves, zigzags), counting movements in sequences, understanding spatial concepts
Understanding forces needed for movement, balance and stability concepts, how muscles work during different travelling movements
Creating visual pathways and patterns, understanding how movements can create artistic sequences, appreciation of aesthetic qualities in gymnastics
Central position during demonstrations, circulate during apparatus work, position for maximum visibility during peer assessment
Look for controlled movements, safe apparatus use, pathway variety, sequence flow, and cooperative behaviour
Step in for unsafe apparatus use, support struggling children with mounting/dismounting, facilitate positive peer feedback
Use clear, exaggerated movements for pathway demonstration, show both correct and incorrect examples, involve children in demonstrations where safe
Minimum hall space 15m x 10m, clear of obstacles, with wall space for advanced activities
Non-slip hall floor, dry and even surface, no protruding fixtures
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other children are safe and supervised
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