Core Strength Sequences
Gymnastics
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 2 students' fundamental gymnastics skills through progressive exploration of body control, strength, and creative sequencing. The focus shifts from isolated body positions and movements to combining these elements into flowing, rhythmic sequences. Through playful imagery like animal movements and musical flow, students build confidence in their physical capabilities while developing the core strength and body awareness essential for all future gymnastics work.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use control and balance to create smooth, flowing movements on the floor and apparatus?
Key Objectives:
- • Transfer movement patterns to perform a front support position with control
- • Work with a partner to copy and create joining sequences
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our core muscles to create strong, controlled body shapes?
Key Objectives:
- • Identify and engage core muscles to create controlled arch and dish shapes
- • Demonstrate body control through tight and loose muscle activities
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body strength to create bridges and move like animals?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform a back support showing flexibility and body control
- • To travel over, under and through partner's shapes using various movements
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies like springs to jump safely and powerfully?
Key Objectives:
- • To master the frog jump technique with control and coordination
- • To perform leap frog movements safely with a partner
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our body shape and power to jump further whilst landing safely?
Key Objectives:
- • Demonstrate distance jumping with control using broad jump technique
- • Accurately replicate pike position and incorporate into short sequences
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create a gymnastics sequence that flows like music?
Key Objectives:
- • Combine all 10 elements of body management to create and perform a complete sequence
- • Develop rhythm and timing skills to make sequences aesthetically pleasing