ADHD

• Frequent activity changes to maintain engagement, clear boundaries and expectations, movement breaks built into lesson structure, positive reinforcement for focus

dyspraxia

• Extra practice time for coordination skills, simplified stepping patterns initially, larger base stations for easier targeting, additional verbal and visual cues

autism spectrum

• Clear visual schedule of lesson structure, consistent verbal cues throughout, quiet space available if needed, predictable routine with clear expectations

visual impairment

• Use verbal descriptions of demonstrations, provide tactile guidance for body positions, ensure clear audio cues for stepping rhythm, brightly coloured base stations

hearing impairment

• Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, written instruction cards available, ensure student can see demonstrations clearly, vibrant visual cues for timing

physical disability

• Seated versions of shape work, modified jumping using arms only, adapted base stations at wheelchair height, focus on upper body control and shapes

English

Vocabulary development with gymnastics terminology, descriptive language for movement qualities, instruction following and giving

Maths

Counting seconds for balance holds, exploring symmetry in star shapes, measuring jump distances, pattern recognition in step-stop-jump sequences

Science

Forces involved in jumping and landing, gravity effects on body during flight, muscle tension and control, physics of take-off and landing

Art

Creating shapes with body as artistic expression, understanding symmetry and asymmetry, appreciation of movement as aesthetic form