Fitness Activity Gymnastics Activities for Year 7

Students apply counter tension principles to gymnastics apparatus, creating balances using equipment as opposition force rather than a partner, developing creativity and apparatus confidence

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

Progressive practice of cat spring technique from floor level to springing over low objects, developing hand placement, hip drive and controlled landing

A partner challenge where students perform hop, skip, jump sequences to achieve maximum distance, developing flight technique and competitive spirit

Students practice leapfrogging over crouched partners, applying lesson learning on take-off, flight and controlled landing with soft knees

Partners create and perform matching balance sequences in perfect unison, developing synchronisation, communication and balance skills

Students jump forwards, backwards and sideways over floor spots maintaining a steady rhythm to develop flight technique and cardiovascular fitness

Groups of 5 transfer a ball from front to back using only their feet while seated, developing core strength, coordination and teamwork

Partner core strength challenge where one person holds plank while partner applies gentle pressure