Gymnastics
•Year 7
•6 Lessons
This unit develops students' understanding of flight mechanics in gymnastics, progressing from explosive take-offs to graceful, controlled sequences. Students explore how power, body tension and spatial awareness combine to create elegant aerial movements, while building confidence in using apparatus and working collaboratively. The journey from individual skill development to creative group choreography makes this unit particularly engaging for Year 7 students transitioning into secondary PE.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use powerful run-ups and dynamic take-offs to achieve maximum elevation and create elegant flight sequences?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can changing your take-off technique transform the shapes you create in flight?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we link different jumping and flight skills into smooth, controlled sequences that demonstrate strength and precision?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can working with a partner enhance your gymnastic sequences and develop trust in physical activity?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use dynamics, pathways and technical language to create and evaluate outstanding flight sequences?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together to create a flowing group sequence that demonstrates control, variety and artistry in flight?
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