Pathways & Directions
Gymnastics
•Year 2
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 2 students' understanding of spatial awareness and body control through gymnastics pathways and directional movement. The emphasis is on creating flowing sequences that demonstrate clear changes in direction, level, and pathway whilst building confidence in fundamental gymnastics skills. Through progressive exploration of straight, zig-zag, curved, and multi-directional movements, students learn to link actions smoothly and work collaboratively with partners.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I change direction smoothly and safely while jumping and turning like a gymnast?
Key Objectives:
- • To jump with control through 90, 180 and 270 degree turns
- • To demonstrate agility, balance and coordination when changing direction
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we create exciting movement sequences that travel in zig-zag patterns at different levels?
Key Objectives:
- • To create and perform a sequence using zig-zag pathways
- • To demonstrate variety in movement at different levels
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine straight and zig-zag pathways with different levels to create exciting gymnastics sequences?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate zig-zag and straight pathways in sequence work with control
- • To work confidently at all three levels (low, medium, high) during movement
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we create smooth, flowing movements that travel in curved pathways?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform a sequence of gymnastic moves that follow a curved pathway
- • To demonstrate agility, balance and coordination in gymnastic work
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we create beautiful movement sequences that flow backwards and sideways whilst working perfectly in time with a partner?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to travel backwards and sideways as part of a sequence
- • To link movements together smoothly and with control
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create beautiful, flowing gymnastics sequences that travel in different directions?
Key Objectives:
- • Perform a variety of moves on floor and apparatus using different pathways
- • Create flowing sequences with smooth transitions