Gymnastics
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This unit challenges Year 6 students to develop sophisticated flight techniques whilst building the confidence and body awareness needed for advanced gymnastics. The progression moves from fundamental take-off and landing mechanics through to creating aesthetically beautiful group sequences that demonstrate control, creativity, and collaborative performance. Through this journey, students develop both physical mastery and the artistic expression that defines high-quality gymnastics.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I generate maximum height and control when taking flight in gymnastics?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we create beautiful shapes whilst flying through the air and use apparatus to enhance our jumping skills?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine different take-off and landing techniques to create smooth gymnastics sequences?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use flight safely and creatively to develop dynamic gymnastic sequences?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine cat springs with graceful turns to create dynamic flight sequences that flow beautifully?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we create spectacular group gymnastics sequences that showcase different levels of flight whilst performing in perfect unison and canon?
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