Individual to Team Mastery
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Distribute around hall perimeter for collection
Alternative: Bean bags, hoops for warm-up activity
Groups of 3-4 mats per apparatus station
Alternative: Carpet tiles for basic floor work
Space evenly around hall with safety zones
Alternative: Benches, boxes, or low platforms
Ensure stable placement with mats underneath
Alternative: Gym benches or low apparatus
Position with clear space around for safety
Alternative: Low beams or marked lines on floor
The spatial arrangement of performers in relation to each other
When performers do the same movement one after another
When all performers do the same movement at exactly the same time
Techniques used to make sequences more interesting and varied
A series of movements linked together smoothly
Gymnastics equipment used to enhance movements and sequences
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, clear communication, descriptive language for feedback
Forces and balance in gymnastics, momentum and movement, teamwork and coordination concepts
Composition and design principles, visual impact, creativity in movement patterns
Spatial awareness, mapping group positions, understanding of different perspectives and viewpoints
Geometric shapes in formations, counting beats for timing, spatial relationships and angles
Cooperation and teamwork, constructive feedback, building confidence, leadership skills
Central position with clear view of all apparatus stations, move between groups during development
Group cooperation, formation clarity, compositional device execution, individual technique quality
When apparatus safety compromised, group dynamics breaking down, or technique significantly deteriorating
Use confident body language for performance, show clear formation positions, demonstrate timing for compositional devices
Large hall space minimum 15m x 20m with apparatus stations around perimeter
Non-slip surface, clean and dry, adequate ceiling height for elevated movements
Stop signal recognised by all, first aid available, clear evacuation route maintained
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