Individual to Team Mastery
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Arrange in spaces around hall with clear pathways between
Alternative: Yoga mats or thick blankets for cushioning
Laminate for durability, place in visible locations
Alternative: Printed images or tablet display
Include variety of difficulty levels for differentiation
Alternative: Projected images or demonstration by teacher
For timing 5-second balance holds
Alternative: Smartphone timer apps or central class timer
A balance involving multiple people working together to create a stable formation
Tightening muscles throughout the body to maintain strong, controlled positions
Techniques used to make sequences more interesting such as levels, directions, speed changes
The movement used to link one balance or action to another smoothly
In group balances, the base provides support while the top is supported
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with technical gymnastics terms, giving clear instructions and feedback, descriptive language for movement
Understanding forces and balance, centre of gravity concepts, muscle tension and control, teamwork and communication principles
Counting 5-second balance holds, calculating group formation patterns, exploring symmetry and asymmetry in balances
Leadership development, teamwork and cooperation, communication skills, building confidence and resilience
Central location with clear sight lines to all groups, mobile to provide close support when needed
Group communication, body tension in balances, safe entry/exit techniques, creative use of compositional devices
Step in if safety protocols not followed, groups struggling with communication, or unsafe balance attempts observed
Use students to demonstrate where possible, show clear contrast between safe and unsafe practices, emphasise communication and control throughout
Large hall space minimum 15m x 10m with mats providing safe landing areas
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, ensure other students are safely positioned away from incident
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