Collaborative Gymnastics: Synchronised Group Sequences and Performance
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Placed in central area for warm-up activities
Alternative: Small balls, foam blocks, or bean-filled socks
Available for apparatus work and floor sequences
Alternative: Carpet tiles or marked floor areas
Pre-arranged around hall perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Chairs, tables, or playground equipment
For timing apparatus setup challenges
Alternative: Phone timer or wall clock
For capturing performances and supporting assessment
Alternative: Digital camera with video function
When performers move through the same space at different times or intersect their movement patterns
The use of different speeds, forces and energies in movement
Methods of structuring and organising movements to create effective sequences
Two or more performers supporting each other's weight in equilibrium
Specific gymnastics vocabulary used to describe and evaluate performance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, descriptive language for evaluation, communication skills in group planning
Geometric understanding of pathways and angles, spatial reasoning for group formations, timing and rhythm calculations
Forces and motion in crossing pathways, balance and counter-balance physics, biomechanics of apparatus adaptation
Compositional techniques, aesthetic appreciation of movement patterns, creative expression through sequence design
Leadership skills in group work, resilience in adaptation challenges, respect and cooperation in collaborative tasks
Circulate actively between groups during planning and practice, position centrally during performances for optimal observation
Monitor collaborative skills, spatial awareness, creative problem-solving, and safe movement execution
Step in if group dynamics become problematic, if safety is compromised, or if groups need guidance with adaptation challenges
Use students as demonstrators when possible, model technical language constantly, show rather than tell for complex concepts
Minimum 15m x 15m clear space for group work, additional space for apparatus stations
Non-slip surface essential, check for any moisture or debris before activities
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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