Gymnastics
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we create exciting sequences by combining contrasting shapes with perfect extension and flow?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use contrasting actions to make our gymnastics sequences more exciting and challenging?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine different rolls into a smooth sequence that shows control and strength?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our body's power to jump with height and distance from apparatus?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to create gymnastics sequences that show both unity and contrast?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together to create a group sequence that shows clear contrasts and demonstrates teamwork?
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