Gymnastics
•Year 8
•6 Lessons
This unit challenges Year 8 students to move beyond individual skill execution and develop sophisticated group choreography that combines synchronisation, spatial awareness, and artistic expression. Through systematic exploration of core gymnastics actions - rolling, jumping, spinning, and weight on hands - students learn how individual movements can be woven together using unison, canon, and contrasting dynamics to create visually compelling performances. The focus shifts from personal achievement to collective artistry, developing both physical control and the collaborative skills essential for ensemble work.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we synchronise our movements to create a visually stunning group gymnastics performance?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use formations and pathways to create visually impressive group gymnastics sequences?
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Lesson 3
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How can we use different body parts and levels to create visually stunning spinning sequences that captivate an audience?
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Lesson 4
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How can we create a unified group performance where individual strengths combine to create something greater than the sum of its parts?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can different performers create a unified sequence whilst maintaining their individual creativity and crossing pathways safely?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use unison, canon and asymmetry to create a gymnastics masterpiece that showcases our group's creative vision?
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