Body Awareness & Weight Transfer
Gymnastics
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
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.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we create beautiful patterns with our bodies using different patches and shapes?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to take weight on different body patches
- • To create clear symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes in balances
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we safely take our body weight on different parts of our body to create interesting movements and balances?
Key Objectives:
- • To take body weight on back and shoulders, both in balance and in motion
- • To perform gymnastics sequences with physical confidence
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we safely support our body weight in different positions and create flowing movement sequences?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop confidence in taking weight on hands through various movements
- • To understand the concept of inversion and practice safe techniques
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we create smooth, controlled sequences using our back, bottom and shoulders to support our body weight?
Key Objectives:
- • To take weight on back, bottom and shoulders both in balance and in motion
- • To understand the importance of good timing and control in movements
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use different rolling techniques to move safely and creatively through gymnastics sequences?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform shoulder rolls and teddy bear rolls with correct technique
- • To take weight on back, bottom and shoulders in balance and motion
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use different points and patches of our body to create flowing gymnastic sequences?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform with control using a range of dynamics in gymnastic movements
- • To receive and hold body weight through variety of points and patches in balance and motion