Mastering Counter Balance and Tension Through Partner Gymnastics
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Place in central collection point for warm-up activity
Alternative: Small balls, cones, or scarves
Distributed around activity areas for safety
Alternative: Yoga mats or carpet squares
For timing apparatus setup and activities
Alternative: Phone timer or classroom clock
For capturing peer assessment examples
Alternative: Phone or tablet camera
Two people working together to distribute weight and create stability
Forces that move objects away from the source of the force
Forces that draw objects towards the source of the force
A balance where both sides of the body are in different positions
A balance where both sides of the body mirror each other
The area between and including all points of contact with the ground
Controlled muscle engagement throughout the body to maintain position
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving and receiving instructions, peer feedback skills
Symmetry and asymmetry, angles and positions, timing and counting
Forces and motion, push and pull forces, centre of gravity and stability
Trust and cooperation, communication skills, supporting others' learning
Move between groups during activities, position for apparatus safety oversight
Partner cooperation, technical language use, balance control and safety
Step in when balances become unsafe, guide peer feedback quality, support struggling partnerships
Model all key balances first, show clear contrast between good and poor technique, emphasise safety throughout
Large hall minimum 15m x 20m with high ceiling for apparatus work
Non-slip surface, dry and clear of obstacles
Stop signal, clear assessment, appropriate first aid response, contact emergency services if required
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