This unit develops students' understanding of how different body parts can support weight whilst creating aesthetically pleasing gymnastics sequences. Through systematic exploration of 'points and patches', students build confidence in inverting, balancing and transferring weight safely whilst developing their creative expression. The progressive structure ensures students master fundamental control before combining skills into flowing, self-designed sequences.
This unit develops Year 3 students' ability to create purposeful gymnastics sequences by exploring the concept of contrast - contrasting shapes, actions, and dynamics. Through progressive challenges, students move from individual exploration to collaborative creation, building both technical skills and the ability to compose and perform sequences with intention and artistry. The emphasis on 'contrast' as an organising principle helps students think creatively about movement quality while developing core gymnastics techniques.
This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental gymnastics concepts of symmetry and asymmetry, developing their ability to create and control contrasting body shapes with precision and flow. Through progressive exploration - from floor work to apparatus - students discover how these geometric principles transform into expressive movement sequences. The emphasis on aesthetic quality and storytelling through shape elevates technical gymnastics skills into creative physical expression.
This unit develops Year 3 students' gymnastics skills through a progressive journey from individual balancing to creative partner sequences. The emphasis is on quality over complexity, building confidence in fundamental movements whilst introducing the artistic elements of matching, contrasting, and flowing sequences. Through playful exploration with equipment like hoops, students discover how gymnastics can be both physically challenging and creatively expressive.
This unit builds Year 3 students' confidence in controlled spinning movements while introducing collaborative gymnastics through partner work. The focus shifts from individual skill development to creative expression through symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns, fostering both technical precision and artistic awareness. Through progressive partner challenges, students develop cooperation skills whilst maintaining individual excellence in gymnastic fundamentals.
This unit develops Year 3 students' ability to combine fundamental gymnastics skills into flowing, controlled sequences. Through progressive skill-building, students explore shape work, explosive movements, synchronised partner work, and flexibility development, culminating in a polished performance routine. The focus shifts from mastering individual elements to creating aesthetically pleasing sequences that demonstrate both technical control and creative expression.