Pathways & Directions
•Year 2
•Gymnastics
•Arrange in circuit formation around hall perimeter
Alternative: Classroom furniture with mats for safety
Position around and under apparatus for safety
Alternative: Crash mats or thick exercise mats
Place in corners for assessment grouping
Alternative: Coloured cards or markers
For timing apparatus setup challenge
Alternative: Phone timer or wall clock
For recording performances and assessment evidence
Alternative: Phone camera for recording
The direction or route taken when travelling through space
A series of gymnastics moves performed one after another
The smooth movement from one gymnastics skill to another
Moving smoothly and continuously without stopping
Looking beautiful and well-performed to watch
Performing movements with self-assurance and control
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with technical gymnastics terms, descriptive language for movement quality, communication skills during peer assessment
Forces and motion in pathway changes, balance and centre of gravity in positions, muscles and bones in movement
Aesthetic awareness in sequence composition, visual patterns in pathway design, creative expression through movement
Geometry - understanding angles in zigzag pathways, measuring distances travelled, sequencing and patterns in movement
Cooperation during apparatus setup, perseverance when learning new skills, confidence building through performance
Central position during demonstrations, perimeter circulation during practice, apparatus supervision priority
Pathway clarity, transition quality, physical confidence, safety adherence, peer interaction
Step in for unsafe apparatus use, support struggling learners, facilitate peer feedback, celebrate achievements
Use exaggerated movements for pathway clarity, show common mistakes and corrections, model smooth transitions
Large gymnasium or hall, minimum 15m x 10m clear space plus apparatus storage
Non-slip surface essential for direction changes and apparatus work
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation route maintained
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