KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Matching on apparatus
Gymnastics: matching and mirroring
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Your learning goal
I can create a sequence of 3 movements that are matching with flow, extension and control on apparatus.
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What you’ll learn
I can create a sequence of 3 movements that are matching with flow, extension and control on apparatus.
Key learning points
- Move: matching movements require performing the same movements as our partner with control and extension on apparatus.
- Think: creating a matching sequence on apparatus relies on us deciding on which apparatus to use to allow for flow.
- Think: a sequence of matching movements on apparatus requires accurate timing and flow throughout.
- Feel: practising and improving our matching movement ideas on apparatus demonstrates self motivation.
- Connect: matching successfully requires accurate timings so communicating throughout the sequence is vital.
Words to know
- matching
- perform exactly the same movements
- flow
- moving from one movement to another without stopping
- apparatus
- equipment that is organised in a way to suit a particular task
Common mistakes
When pupils perform their sequence on apparatus, they lose control, extension and flow.
Make sure that pupils carefully consider how they can adapt their sequences to work on apparatus so they don't lose quality. Pupils can also focus on communication to help improve the quality of their sequence on apparatus.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Whenever you are using apparatus, revisit safety requirements that you need to discuss with pupils. Also encourage pupils to check their working area is safe of hazards. Accurate timing is referred to in the lesson however, this doesn't always have to mean moving at the same time as your partner.