Partner Control Basics
•Year 2
•Gymnastics
•Arranged in circle formation for warm-up game
Alternative: Marker spots, small hoops
Placed in centre of cone circle
Alternative: Small balls, soft toys
Distributed around apparatus stations
Alternative: Crash mats, yoga mats
Set at different heights for counter balancing
Alternative: Low boxes, balance beams
For timing apparatus setup challenge
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock
When your body is upside down with head lower than hips
Using something to help you balance by pushing or pulling against it
Rotating your body around its central axis
A series of movements performed one after another
Equipment used in gymnastics like mats, benches and boxes
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, giving constructive feedback, developing technical vocabulary for movement
Geometry through body shapes and angles, counting in sequences, measuring distances in apparatus setup
Forces and balance, understanding gravity's effect on body position, exploring rotation and axis concepts
Building confidence through challenge, developing empathy through peer feedback, managing emotions during difficult tasks
Central position with clear sight lines to all activity areas, move to support challenging skills
Quality of twisting control, safe apparatus use, peer interaction during feedback
Step in when inversions become unsafe, support struggling students with counter balancing, facilitate positive peer feedback
Always demonstrate movements slowly first, use students to demonstrate good examples, break down complex skills into component parts
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 15m, clear of obstacles with additional storage area for apparatus
Non-slip indoor surface, mats positioned to cover any hard landings
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply first aid as required, contact emergency services if needed
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