Partner Gymnastics: Under, Over and Through Sequences
•Year 5
•Gymnastics
•Positioned around hall with safe spacing for movement
Alternative: Low balance beams, sturdy wooden planks
Placed beside and under benches for safety
Alternative: Yoga mats, carpet tiles
Set up in stations around the hall
Alternative: Playground equipment, sturdy furniture
For timing apparatus setup challenge
Alternative: Mobile phone timer
The variation in speed, force, and energy of movements
A series of movements linked together smoothly
Moving at the same time as your partner in harmony
Gymnastics equipment including benches, mats, and climbing frames
The way we move from one skill to another smoothly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with technical terms, following complex instructions, partner communication
Counting sequences, timing with stopwatch, spatial awareness and geometry in movements
Forces and motion in gymnastics, balance and centre of gravity, muscle groups and fitness
Cooperation and teamwork, building confidence, respect for others' abilities, perseverance
Move actively between apparatus stations, positioning for maximum visibility of all groups
Watch for partner cooperation, sequence structure, dynamic contrast, and safety awareness
Step in when partnerships struggling, movements becoming unsafe, or apparatus handling incorrect
Use student demonstrations frequently, participate in activities yourself to show technique, exaggerate key points for clarity
Large hall minimum 15m x 10m for apparatus work with adequate height clearance
Non-slip surface clear of obstacles, appropriate for gymnastics activities
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation routes maintained
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