Gymnastics
Today we will...
 Homework feedback:
 Definition of a Skill / Technique
 Simple / Complex Skills
 Open / Closed Skills
 Discuss how we gathered general data on our
performance of gymnastics skills
 Consider how we can best gather specific data on a
gymnastics skill
 Methods of practice
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Excellent of the standard expected
Satisfactory, some key content / information missing
Unsatisfactory, not of the level required –
Homework graded as RED has to be recompleted
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Skill...
 A skill is a series of movements performed for a purpose. The name of a
skill describes the purpose of the linked sequences of movements.
Technique...
 A technique explains the way that a skill is performed.
Closed Skill...
 A closed skill is a skill controlled solely by the performer
 A closed skill can be performed the same way every time
 There are very few variables which influence a closed skill
Open Skill...
 The performance of an open skill is influenced by other factors
 An open skill is unlikely to be performed the same way every time
 There are a number of variables which influence an open skill
Gathering general data on a physical skill
Identifying initial factors…
Think... (no talking)
 What were the steps we took yesterday to gather general data on our
gymnastics performance
Pair... Share... (talking to partner)
 Share the steps you remember with your partner
Task
On the back of your Skills Checklist Observation Schedule complete question
one
“Bullet point the steps you took to gather information on your
gymnastics performance”
Gathering specific data on a physical skill
Identifying specific factor
Think... (no talking)
 Which type of skill would improve your performance the most?
 Simple or complex
 Which type of skill would you be able to work on with just one partner to
support and provide feedback?
 Open or Closed
Think... (no talking)
 Which category of skill would be the most appropriate?
 You will need to be able to work with little equipment and with just one
person?
 Flight / Rotation / Inversion / Balance
Share... (talk to partner)
 Which category of skill of would you consider the most appropriate to
investigate then develop?
Think... (no talking)
 Which skill would you consider the most appropriate to investigate then
develop?
 Handstand / Handstand forward roll / Headstand / Headstand Forward Roll
Identifying a specific factor
Think... (no talking)
 How will you assess your handstand forward roll
 Bullet point the steps you would take
Share... (talking with a partner)
 Are there any potential issues with the steps you plan to take
 Consider how you will identify what parts of your handstand forward are
causing problems
Subroutine
Standing position raise
arms straight above head
Lean over arms locked,
reaching for the ground.
The leading leg bends to
bring the hands in contact
with the floor
Trailing leg swings upwards
to increase momentum now
inverted, both legs snap
together
Model
Performer
Performance 1
Performance 2
Performance 3
What steps have we taken to
enable us to gather more
specific data on our handstand
forward roll?
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Legs straight
Toes pointed
Arms locked
Head tucked in
Back straight
Hold handstand for 5
seconds
Overbalance, tucking chin
to chest
Curve spine slowly bend
arms
Bend legs and tuck heels to
bum
Rotate through forward roll
holding tuck until heals
touch ground
Standing position raised
arm
What steps are you going to take
to gather specific data on
Handstand Forward Roll
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How do we break a skill down?
 All skills can be broken down into 3 main areas
 PREPARATION
 ACTION
 RECOVERY
 A good way to remember these areas is the
acronym:
PAR
Methods of Practice
Homework question three from last week was:
Read pages 81-84 of the text book. Decide which method of practice
would be the most appropriate method for developing your
performance of a new gymnastics skill.
You must ensure you are familiar with the methods of practice listed for
Tuesday 14th November
Homework
Due – Monday 18th November
Q1.
Complete Homework questions on Skills Checklist worksheet
Q2.
Ensure you are familiar with the methods of practice identified in pages 8184 of the text book.