Musical Performance Collaboration
•Year 6
•Gymnastics
•Distributed around activity space, some overlapping for safety
Alternative: Crash mats or tumbling mats
Various heights, securely positioned with mats underneath
Alternative: Low apparatus or boxes
Maximum height 1 metre, all equipment checked for stability
Alternative: Stackable gym equipment
Only for advanced groups, stored safely when not in use
Alternative: Scarves or streamers
For advanced compositional work, must be controlled throughout
Alternative: Bean bags
A compositional idea where body parts or group formations are deliberately unbalanced or irregular
A series of connected gymnastics movements performed in order with smooth transitions
When the same movement is performed by different people at different times, like a round
When all group members perform the same movement at exactly the same time
Supporting body weight using hands as the base, including handstands, cartwheels, bunny hops
A balance position that requires two people working together for support or counter-balance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting sequence elements, measuring apparatus heights, calculating group formations and spacing
Understanding balance and forces, exploring gravity and momentum in gymnastics movements
Creating visually appealing sequences, understanding asymmetry and composition in movement
Teamwork skills, leadership development, giving and receiving constructive feedback
Central location with clear sight lines to all groups, mobile supervision during practice phases
Group collaboration, safe apparatus use, appropriate challenge level, inclusive participation
Step in if safety compromised, group dynamics break down, or students attempt skills beyond capability
Model collaborative decision-making, show safe apparatus transitions, demonstrate asymmetrical formations clearly
Large hall or gymnasium minimum 15m x 20m with adequate ceiling height for apparatus work
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, with appropriate matting under all apparatus
Immediate stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation routes maintained
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