Gymnastics
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops students' understanding of bridge balances as both functional body shapes and creative performance elements. Through systematic exploration of tension, stability, and control, students progress from creating basic bridge positions on the floor to crafting expressive sequences that combine individual and partner work on apparatus. The unique focus on bridges as a thematic thread allows for deep technical development while building confidence in apparatus work and collaborative sequence creation.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to create strong, stable bridges like the structures we see in our world?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we create excellent bridge balances on apparatus and move out of them with flow?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we create excellent bridge sequences that challenge ourselves and showcase different levels and apparatus use?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we create an excellent gymnastics sequence using individual and pair bridge balances with smooth, flowing movements?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine individual and partner bridges to create a flowing gymnastics sequence that demonstrates excellence and creativity?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate mastery of bridge balances through performance and thoughtful assessment?
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