Group Sync & Shape Contrast
Gymnastics
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops students' ability to create aesthetically pleasing gymnastics sequences whilst working collaboratively with partners and groups. The focus shifts from individual performance to shared choreography, where students learn to synchronise movements, create contrasting shapes, and develop their compositional skills. Through progressive partner and group work, students build both their technical gymnastics vocabulary and their ability to collaborate, communicate, and perform with precision and artistic expression.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we create amazing balances using different body parts and work perfectly in time with a partner?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop control and balance using different points and patches of contact
- • Perform synchronized movements with a partner with precision
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can two gymnasts create stunning contrasts while performing the same movements together?
Key Objectives:
- • To compose a sequence with a partner using contrasting elements
- • To perform gymnastic movements in contrast to a partner through levels, directions, pathways and speeds
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work together to create beautiful gymnastics sequences that show perfect timing and contrasting shapes?
Key Objectives:
- • To match partner's asymmetrical balances with precise timing
- • To work with contrasting dynamics alongside a partner
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we create exciting gymnastic sequences that show both teamwork and individual expression with a partner?
Key Objectives:
- • To work collaboratively with a partner to create gymnastic sequences
- • To understand and demonstrate matching and contrasting movements
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we create exciting gymnastic sequences that show both teamwork and individual creativity?
Key Objectives:
- • To work effectively in a group to compose and perform gymnastic sequences
- • To demonstrate understanding of contrasting and matching shapes and movements
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create dynamic gymnastics routines using different levels and perfect timing with our teammates?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate contrasting levels in gymnastic movements and sequences
- • To perform movements in both unison and canon with precise timing