KS2 · Physical education · Year 3
Application of learning onto apparatus
Gymnastics: movements, balances and sequence composition
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Your learning goal
I can create a variety of quality balances on my own and with a partner, using apparatus.
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What you’ll learn
I can create a variety of quality balances on my own and with a partner, using apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: quality balances using apparatus require silence, extending the fingers and toes; holding completely still
- Think: using a range of levels to create balances demonstrates creative thinking.
- Think: thinking creatively and making sure balances are interesting requires using a range of body parts and apparatus.
- Feel: ensuring that everyone is safe using the apparatus as we work in our pairs shows responsibility.
- Connect: trusting our partners as we create balances using the apparatus helps us to try a range of ideas.
Words to know
- creative
- varied, new and imaginative ideas
- quality
- the good characteristics of a performance that suggest the movements and balances are performed correctly
- apparatus
- equipment made for a particular task
Common mistakes
Some pupils may only consider performing their balances on top of the apparatus.
Apparatus can be used in variety of ways to support pupils' weight; balances can be performed on top, against or under apparatus, e.g. feet on the apparatus with hand on the floor or feet on the floor with back against the apparatus.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Before working with apparatus, ensure that all pupils are secure in these skills when working on the floor. Refer back to key stage 1 units for reminders about safety. The equipment list is suggested and will depend on what is available in your school.