Fitness Activity Gymnastics Activities for Year 4

Progressive balance skill development using arabesque position with character connection

Calming partner activity focusing on balance, control and precise copying of asymmetric body shapes.

Partners work together to stand up from sitting back-to-back without using hands

Cooperative partner challenge requiring communication, timing and teamwork to stand from sitting position

Partner cooperation challenge where pairs attempt to stand from seated position back-to-back without using hands.

Balance on different body parts called out by teacher, developing stability and body control

Progressive bridge development focusing on hip mobility, shoulder strength, and controlled arch positions

Partner activity where one creates bridges while the other explores movements over and under

A targeted core strengthening exercise that develops stability and coordination through opposite limb movements

Progressive core strengthening exercise developing dish shape and leg control

Structured practice of five core gymnastics actions incorporating equipment with partner assessment

Children become human ladder rungs while others leap over them in sequence

A structured high-intensity interval training session using core strengthening exercises

Partners create gymnastics sequences incorporating different formations and synchronized timing

Partners practice jumping together in perfect timing while creating different shapes

Students explore different directional pathways using varied movements and levels

Structured system for students to perform sequences and give constructive peer feedback

Teams create human obstacle courses using different body shapes for teammates to navigate

Practice linking gymnastics shapes together with smooth, controlled transitions

Strength-building transitions between apparatus stations using spider walk position

Circuit of support position exercises to build core strength and body control

A circuit of gymnastic support positions designed to build core strength, stability, and body awareness

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

Individual strength challenge holding V-sit position with focus on symmetry and personal improvement