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This unit develops Year 4 students' ability to create expressive, technically sound gymnastics sequences by mastering compositional elements like speed, direction, and storytelling. Building from individual skill development to collaborative partner work, students learn to use the STEP model for self-directed progression whilst developing cartwheel technique and weight-bearing skills. The unit culminates in students becoming both performers and judges, developing critical evaluation skills alongside physical competence.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Speed and Direction in Sequences
45 min

Big Question:

How can changing speed and direction make our gymnastics sequences more exciting and skilful?

Key Objectives:

  • • Compose and perform a 6-element sequence using changes in speed and direction
  • • Apply compositional ideas including speed variation and directional changes to improve sequence quality

Lesson 2

Partner Sequences and STEP Model
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use the STEP model to create and adapt gymnastics sequences with partners?

Key Objectives:

  • • Work with a partner to use the STEP principle to create and perform a partner sequence
  • • Create and perform sequences in unison with clear start and finish positions

Lesson 3

Weight On Hands
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use my hands as a strong foundation to create beautiful gymnastic sequences?

Key Objectives:

  • • Compose a sequence of actions including weight on hands, showing control
  • • Demonstrate control and body tension when taking weight on hands

Lesson 4

Compositional Ideas in Sequences
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use compositional ideas to create sequences that tell a story through movement?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop a 6-element sequence using four different compositional ideas
  • • To work collaboratively to plan and teach compositional components

Lesson 5

Cooperation and Sequence Refinement
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to create and perform a flowing gymnastics sequence that shows different compositional ideas?

Key Objectives:

  • • To cooperate as a group to refine a short gymnastics sequence using compositional components
  • • To perform a 6-element sequence that demonstrates good body tension and control

Lesson 6

Performance Evaluation and Judging
45 min

Big Question:

How can we fairly judge and improve gymnastics performances using specific criteria?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform existing sequences with improved technique for evaluation
  • • To develop skills as judges using specific criteria and scoring systems