Balance & Flow Sequences
Gymnastics
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 2 students' understanding of body shapes (curled, stretched, arched) and how to link these into smooth, flowing gymnastics sequences. The focus is on building body awareness, control and strength whilst creating aesthetically pleasing movements that transition seamlessly from one shape to another. Through progressive exploration on the floor and apparatus, students learn to support their own body weight whilst expressing creativity in sequence design.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we travel and balance using curled shapes whilst supporting our own body weight?
Key Objectives:
- • To travel in different curled positions showing control and coordination
- • To support body weight in curled positions demonstrating strength and balance
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we create flowing sequences that combine balance, stretching and arching movements?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate controlled balances on different body parts (points) whilst maintaining stretched positions
- • To create a flowing sequence that combines balancing, arching and stretching movements
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I create smooth, flowing movements that change from stretched to curled positions?
Key Objectives:
- • To create sequences with seamless transitions between stretches and curls
- • To develop body arching skills with control and awareness
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we create exciting shapes with our bodies using stretching and curling movements on apparatus?
Key Objectives:
- • To stretch and curl whilst performing a variety of gymnastic movements
- • To show inversion and counter balance using apparatus safely
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our arms and hands to support our body weight in different positions?
Key Objectives:
- • Form front and back supports with control and stability
- • Demonstrate various ways of travelling into and out of supports
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create exciting gymnastics sequences that show different body shapes and flow smoothly together?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform a sequence with clear starting and finishing positions
- • To demonstrate curling, stretching and arching movements in gymnastics work