KS3 · Physical education · Year 7
Rotation and control
Gymnastics: body control and paired sequences
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Your learning goal
I can perform rotational movements with control and combine rotational movements to create a sequence.
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What you’ll learn
I can perform rotational movements with control and combine rotational movements to create a sequence.
Key learning points
- Move: good balance and coordination is necessary when performing controlled rotational movements on and off apparatus.
- Move: using momentum from a strong push off in a cartwheel means the legs will rotate above the body.
- Think: including rotational movements into a sequence on apparatus adds complexity, showcasing skill versatility.
- Feel: having self-confidence to perform rotational skills overcoming any fears gives a sense of achievement.
- Connect: executing rotational movements alongside a partner requires good communication skills and trust in one another.
Words to know
- rotation
- spinning or turning something around a central point
- cartwheel
- a sideways flip where your hands touch the ground and your feet go over your head
- apparatus
- equipment made for a particular task
Common mistakes
Pupils struggle with spatial awareness when rotating their body. Poor posture and body alignment means pupils lose control and balance when rotating.
Encourage pupils to practise 90 degree rotations initially and then build up to larger rotations. Encourage pupils to use visual cues so they look at a particular spot when rotating. Encourage pupils to engage their core to maintain good posture.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Always ensure that pupils have good technique on the floor when rotating before allowing them to work with apparatus. Use mats and provide gradual progressive activities to develop confidence when doing rotational work.