KS3 · Physical education · Year 8
Performing a whole class choreographed routine
Gymnastics jigsaw: technical fluency and group performance analysis
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Your learning goal
I can perform as part of a choreographed routine with the whole class.
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What you’ll learn
I can perform as part of a choreographed routine with the whole class.
Key learning points
- Move: when performing in a large group, spatial awareness is important to prevent collisions and keep formation intact.
- Move: rehearsing your movements to ensure timing with the rest of the group enables a fluid and cohesive performance.
- Think: maintaining focus on the choreographed sequence and cues from the teacher helps ensure precise timing.
- Feel: motivation to perform well can be driven by a sense of teamwork and a desire to contribute to collective success.
- Connect: clear communication with classmates is important to address any adjustments needed in practice.
Words to know
- choreograph
- to design and arrange the sequence of movements and steps in a routine or performance
- routine
- a series of choreographed movements and skills performed and meeting certain requirements
- timing
- doing something at the right moment in line with the rest of the group
Common mistakes
Some pupils may struggle with the choreography, leading to frustration and disengagement.
Differentiate within the choreography so that pupils have choices over the skills they perform. If you would like all pupils to perform the same skill, make sure this skill is accessible for all pupils.
For parents, carers and teachers
- A whole class routine may not work with all of your groups and depends on the behaviour and the engagement of the group. If this is the case, you can continue with the smaller group routines from the previous lesson.