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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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Take-off and Flight Fundamentals
1h 14min

Big Question:

How can I generate maximum height and control when taking flight in gymnastics?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate powerful take-offs from one foot and two feet with dynamic elevation
  • • To create and hold distinct shapes in flight with controlled landings

Lesson 2

Flight Shapes and Apparatus Work
1h

Big Question:

How can we create beautiful shapes whilst flying through the air and use apparatus to enhance our jumping skills?

Key Objectives:

  • • To take off from one foot and land on two feet with control
  • • To create different shapes whilst in flight

Lesson 3

Flight Skills and Sequence Building
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine different take-off and landing techniques to create smooth gymnastics sequences?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop take-off and landing techniques for flight skills
  • • To explore different ways of mounting and dismounting apparatus using flight

Lesson 4

Leapfrogging and Creative Flight
1h

Big Question:

How can we use flight safely and creatively to develop dynamic gymnastic sequences?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop safe leapfrogging technique with proper take-off and landing
  • • Create imaginative ways to mount and dismount apparatus using flight

Lesson 5

Cat Springs and Graceful Flight Sequences
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine cat springs with graceful turns to create dynamic flight sequences that flow beautifully?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform cat springs with correct technique and control
  • • To link movements and jumps using different pathways and dynamics

Lesson 6

Group Sequences with Flight and Canon
1h 22min

Big Question:

How can we create spectacular group gymnastics sequences that showcase different levels of flight whilst performing in perfect unison and canon?

Key Objectives:

  • • Explore different levels in sequences to include flight and travelling close to the ground
  • • Work collaboratively to create and perform group sequences