Fitness Activity Gymnastics Activities for Year 5

Progressive balance skill development using arabesque position with character connection

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

Creative exploration of asymmetrical balances using different points of contact to develop body awareness and control

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

Circuit of exercises designed to build body tension and core strength essential for gymnastics

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

Partners use instructional cards to practice various counter balance positions, developing technique and cooperation

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

Progressive core strengthening exercise developing dish shape and leg control

Partner activity focusing on smooth movement flow and timing using canon and unison

Individual fitness challenge focusing on core strength through holding gymnastics positions with breathing control

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

High-energy relay races using different animal movements and body positions

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

Partners practice jumping together in perfect timing while creating different shapes

Individual challenge to rock backwards and spring to feet without using hands to develop core strength

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

Practice linking gymnastics shapes together with smooth, controlled transitions

Strength-building transitions between apparatus stations using spider walk position

Progressive fitness challenge developing core and upper body strength through front and back support holds

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