KS1 · Physical education · Year 1
Apparatus
Gymnastics: individual movements and balances
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can move on, off, and around the apparatus safely.
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What you’ll learn
I can move on, off, and around the apparatus safely.
Key learning points
- Move: moving on, off, and around a variety of apparatus safely requires control while trying a range of ideas.
- Move: jumping off the apparatus carefully ensures everyone is safe.
- Think: moving on the apparatus safely requires us to take our time and be aware of others around us.
- Connect: ensuring we work safely around each other on the apparatus shows empathy.
- Feel: trying movements on a variety of apparatus shows self-belief.
Words to know
- apparatus
- equipment made for a particular task
- safe
- actions we take to prevent ourselves and others from harm
- landing
- absorbing the force of a jump so we can stand upright
Common mistakes
Pupils queue for their favourite piece of apparatus. After a jump, pupils don't hold the landing position for long enough. Pupils jump from wall bars or climbing frames.
Encourage pupils to use all of the apparatus and find ways to enter and exit the apparatus rather than waiting in a queue. Tell pupils to 'land and stand' after a jump and hold still for 2 seconds. Tell pupils they can only jump from a flat surface.
For parents, carers and teachers
- The equipment list is for example only; adapt it to whatever you have in your setting. Arrange apparatus so that there are plenty of entry and exit points. Arrange mats where pupils jump from height. Appoint 2-3 'safety officers' to check that apparatus and mats remain in the correct places.