Flight & Apparatus Sequences
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Store around hall perimeter, various colours if available
Alternative: Large skipping ropes formed into circles, chalk circles on floor
Medium-sized balls work best for gymnastics integration
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, balloon balls for safety
Non-slip material essential for safety
Alternative: Carpet tiles, poly spots, chalk marks
Ensure no gaps between mats for safety
Alternative: Crash mats, yoga mats joined together
Approximately 1 metre length, attached to short stick or handle
Alternative: Scarves, streamers, strips of fabric
Using equipment in a stationary position, such as jumping through hoops placed on the floor
Using equipment while it's moving, such as rolling a hoop along a pathway
A gymnastic timing technique where movements follow in sequence like dominoes
Body bent forward at hips with legs straight and together
Maintaining mastery over apparatus throughout movements without losing possession
Adding elements that improve the visual impact and skill level of a routine
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding of force and trajectory in equipment throwing, timing and sequence patterns, symmetry and asymmetry in group formations, measuring and comparing distances in equipment control
Forces in action during equipment manipulation, gravity effects on thrown objects, friction and surface interactions, body systems working under coordination demands
Collaboration and compromise in group decisions, building confidence through performance, resilience when equipment skills are challenging, celebrating others' creative achievements
Move between groups during development phase, position at front for demonstrations, corner position for performance viewing
Equipment control quality, group collaboration effectiveness, safety in equipment handling, creative problem-solving
When equipment becomes unsafe, if groups struggle with decision-making, when students dominate or withdraw from participation
Always demonstrate equipment control slowly first, show clear contrast between effective and ineffective integration, use student demonstrations where appropriate
Large hall minimum 15m x 20m with clear ceiling height of 3m for equipment throwing
Clean, dry, non-slip surface essential for gymnastic work with equipment
Stop activity immediately, secure all equipment, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident documentation if required
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