Exploring Movement Pathways with Flow and Control
Gymnastics
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 2 students' understanding of spatial pathways through gymnastic movement, focusing on how their bodies can travel through space using zig-zag and curved patterns. By combining floor work with apparatus exploration, students build technical control whilst developing the artistic quality of flow that defines gymnastics. The 'champion gymnast' narrative inspires students to refine their movements and take pride in their performance.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move like champion gymnasts along different pathways?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore and create zig-zag pathways using different gymnastic movements
- • To develop flow and control when linking movements together
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we move like champion gymnasts using zig-zag pathways on apparatus?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop zig-zag pathways on gymnastics apparatus with control and flow
- • To create and link movements together in mini sequences
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we move like champion gymnasts along curved pathways whilst maintaining flow and control?
Key Objectives:
- • Explore and create movements along curved pathways using different body parts
- • Link movements together with flow between a starting and ending balance
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we move like champion gymnasts by creating smooth, curved pathways on apparatus?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply 'champion gymnastics' movements by developing different curved pathways on apparatus
- • Create movements that can be linked together with flow and control
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we move like champion gymnasts when creating our own pathway sequences?
Key Objectives:
- • To create and perform sequences that follow pathways using gymnastics apparatus
- • To link movements and balances together with control and flow
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we perform like champion gymnasts and help each other improve?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform completed pathway sequences with control and fluency
- • To demonstrate 'champion' movement qualities including silence, pointed extremities, and stillness in balances