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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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Gymnastics Shapes and Transitions
45 min

Big Question:

How can I link different gymnastics shapes together with smooth, controlled transitions?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform dish, arch, front support and Japana positions with good body extension
  • • To transition smoothly between different gymnastics shapes

Lesson 2

Bouncing & Broad Jump Sequence
1h

Big Question:

How can I use my muscle power to create explosive jumping movements that flow together smoothly?

Key Objectives:

  • • To identify the primary muscles used for jumping (quadriceps and gastrocnemius)
  • • To engage muscles effectively for high, straight and far jumping

Lesson 3

Mirror Work and Half Lever Skills
49 min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to create perfectly synchronised movements like professional gymnasts?

Key Objectives:

  • • To mirror and match actions with a partner showing precise timing
  • • To develop core strength through dish and half lever positions

Lesson 4

Body Control and Linking Movements
45 min

Big Question:

How can I control my body to create smooth, flowing gymnastics sequences?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate control in Japana, front support and arch positions
  • • To link three gymnastic actions smoothly with good body tension

Lesson 5

Splits and Shoulder Flexibility
45 min

Big Question:

How can we safely improve our flexibility to become better gymnasts?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand the difference between dynamic and static stretching
  • • To learn proper technique for box splits and right/left splits

Lesson 6

Body Management Routine Performance
45 min

Big Question:

How can we combine strength, flexibility and control to create a beautiful gymnastics sequence?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform showing strength, flexibility and control in our gymnastics sequence
  • • To demonstrate good body control and extension in gymnastics actions