KS1 · Physical education · Year 2
Curved pathways on apparatus
Gymnastics: linking movements and balances
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Your learning goal
I can create a sequence of movements using twists and turns that flow while travelling along a curved pathway using the apparatus.
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Curved pathways on apparatus: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can create a sequence of movements using twists and turns that flow while travelling along a curved pathway using the apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: linking quality movements along a curved pathway requires twists and turns as we move on and off the apparatus.
- Think: moving over, under, along and through the apparatus to create a curved pathway sequence requires imagination.
- Connect: considering others' feelings and needs when sharing the apparatus demonstrates excellent empathy.
- Feel: courage helps us bravely try different ways to twist and turn on the apparatus creating a curved pathway sequence.
Words to know
- twist
- to rotate the body or a body part around or bend into a curled or spiralled shape
- curved
- not straight, rounded with a gentle bend
- transition
- the movement into and out of one gymnastics action to another
Common mistakes
Balances are not held still for long enough.
Practise balancing still and remind pupils that they should be held still for about 4 seconds. Pupils can try focusing on a fixed spot to help them keep still. If they close their eyes to balance, they will wobble - try this too!
For parents, carers and teachers
- The apparatus list is for example only; use whatever is available to you. Including ladders or bars will enhance the learning to include hanging balances. This lesson does not use zoned apparatus, which encourages creativity and allows pupils to move freely. Remind pupils not to stand and queue.