Fitness Activity Gymnastics Activities for Year 1

An engaging warm-up using animal movements to prepare body for physical activity

Partners adapt their floor sequences to work safely on different pieces of low apparatus

Children travel safely around a circuit of gymnastics apparatus developing spatial awareness and movement control

Students create movement sequences using various apparatus pieces, applying linking skills in equipment context

Students explore creative ways to move and create shapes using big body parts on various apparatus stations

Structured exploration of narrow movements on various gymnasium apparatus

Explore creating zig-zag pathways using gymnastics apparatus, mats and floor space

Timed challenge to set up apparatus safely following specific rules and procedures

Progressive balance challenges using different combinations of big and small body parts

A fun coordination challenge where children hop through hoops like bunny rabbits, developing hand-foot coordination and upper body strength

Progressive weight-bearing challenge developing core strength and body control through diamond-shaped movement patterns

Students move between stations using giraffe walk to develop coordination and postural strength

Individual challenges to develop upper body and core strength through various hand support positions and progressions

Students explore contrasting high and low movements using apparatus to develop spatial awareness and creativity

Students respond to different music commands with specific movement patterns

Dynamic warm-up using music player commands to practice different gymnastic movements

Work with a partner to create four different balances using various body parts in contact with the floor

Students use rocking momentum in tucked shape to stand up without using hands

Station-based activity where students explore wide, narrow, and curled shapes in designated zones

Travel on hands and feet with straight arms and legs like a spider, focusing on strength and control

Students practice creating and refining curled, narrow and wide shapes at different levels

Progressive balance activity using tree pose to develop stability, concentration, and body awareness with creative variations

Team relay race where children crawl through tunnels made by teammates in front support positions

Five-station circuit applying different jumping techniques with rotation system