Hertfordshire SIAS Unit of work
PoS: Gymnastics
Cross curricular:
Science – skeleton, muscle, pulse rate
PSHE – self discipline, teamwork, cooperation
Unit of work: bridges using different body parts
KS: 2
Learning objectives:
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To consolidate & improve quality of actions.
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To improve ability to select appropriate actions
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To know importance of suppleness & strength
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To describe effectiveness of performance
Learning outcomes:
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Explore combinations of floor, apparatus & different ways of using shape
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Devise & perform a sequence showing start, middle & end
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Understand that strength & suppleness are important parts of fitness
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Explain difference between two performances
Length of unit: 3 hours
Expectations: most children will be able to use a
greater number of their own ideas. Choose and plan a
sequence. Adapt sequence to suit different types of
apparatus & their partner’s ability. Identify some
muscle groups used in gymnastics. Compare &
contrast gymnastic sequences, commenting on
similarities & differences. With help recognise how
performance can be improved
Year: 3
Level reference:
Ct 1 – 2 b, 2a, 3c
Vocabulary: inverted, contrast, bridge, flow, combination, sustained, explosive, half-turn
Health & safety:
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Working bare feet, clothing safe, no jewellery
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Safe clear working area
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Pupils aware of others when moving and working
Equipment: mats, benches, planks, box top, tables, movement tables, ropes, trio frame, hoops
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Appropriate warm up and cool down carried out
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Pupils taught how to carry, place and check apparatus safely
White board, TOP cards, video camera, pictures, clip boards, pens
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Risk assessment carried out & adhered to
Learning activities: within individual, partner, small group situations
Resources:
TOP gymnastic cards
‘hanging, swinging, climbing’
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Simple balances – Curved, arched, bridge shape – still & then combinations – 2 feet, 1 hand. 1 foot, 2 hands. 1 foot, 1 hand
‘balance’ – small body parts
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Supporting bridges – supports close together. Use different supports for bridges (body parts & apparatus) – roll into bridge & roll out of
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Travel into bridge shape – focus on different levels (high/low) – speed (fast/slow)
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Partner work – in pairs make bridge for partner to go under, through, around, over. NO TOUCHING.
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Sequencing – using floor & apparatus create a sequence of contrasting shapes, level & speed. Travel using different body parts. Be still in bridge shape.
Develop sequence using partner.
non-participation:
Create a sequence for next lesson, analyse a partner, take role of coach
Warm up ideas (should
be fun & fast moving): aerobics to music, skipping, partner assisted stretches, weight bearing activities on hands &arms
Cool down ideas: lie down & relax, tall stretch, small stretch, face to face & stand up together
Extension links:
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Go to gym display
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Join out of hours gym club
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Follow apparatus trail in playground
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Find out about gymnastics through books,
CD’s, video