Mastering Flight: From Individual Control to Collaborative Sequences
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Arranged around apparatus stations
Alternative: Carpet tiles or exercise mats
Mark pathways and boundaries
Alternative: Markers or beanbags
For timing apparatus setup challenge
Alternative: Phone timer
For recording sequences for assessment
Alternative: Camera
A forward jump from feet to hands then feet, staying low throughout flight
Variations in speed, force and flow of movements
The route or direction taken through space during movement
Performing the same sequence at different times like a round
Body position with straight legs and bent at hips
Body position with legs wide apart
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, descriptive language for movement evaluation
Counting beats for canon timing, measuring distances for cat springs, angles of rotation in turns
Forces and motion in jumping and landing, balance and centre of gravity in gymnastics
Creating artistic sequences with flow and beauty, appreciating graceful movement aesthetics
Rhythm and timing in canon work, dynamics matching musical concepts
Teamwork and cooperation, building confidence, supporting others' learning
Move between apparatus stations to monitor safety and provide feedback
Watch for correct cat spring technique, graceful transitions, and safe apparatus use
Step in when students attempt skills beyond their ability or when apparatus safety is compromised
Use clear, exaggerated movements for cat spring technique, show graceful turning with emphasised arm movements
Full sports hall minimum 15m x 20m for apparatus and sequence work
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, call for assistance if needed
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