Big Question:

How can we create amazing gymnastics sequences that tell a story through our body shapes?

Key Objectives:

• • Combine balance, rolling, travelling, jumping, rocking and spinning actions into a 4-element sequence
• • Perform sequences using recognised start and finish shapes

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to create powerful and controlled jumps like the animals in the forest?

Key Objectives:

• • To recognise and demonstrate how to create power in a variety of different jumps
• • To attempt and perform a range of jumping techniques with increasing control

Big Question:

How can we connect our gymnastics movements to create smooth, flowing sequences that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

• • Define how gymnastic elements can link smoothly and continuously
• • Explore transitions between different elements

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to create amazing flexible shapes at different levels like the animals in the wild?

Key Objectives:

• • Define flexibility in simple terms and demonstrate it through body shapes
• • Create and perform shapes showing flexibility at low, medium and high levels

Big Question:

How does speed affect the control and safety of our gymnastic movements?

Key Objectives:

• • Perform various travel movements at different speeds with control
• • Identify suitable speeds for different types of gymnastic movements

Big Question:

How can we become excellent judges to help gymnasts perform their very best?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what judges look for in a gymnastics performance
• • To create and perform a sequence of 4-6 elements for maximum points