KS3 · Physical education · Year 7
Using apparatus to aid flight
Gymnastics: body control and paired sequences
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Your learning goal
I can demonstrate good take off, flight and landing techniques with control and balance using a springboard.
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What you’ll learn
I can demonstrate good take off, flight and landing techniques with control and balance using a springboard.
Key learning points
- Move: good springboard technique requires a controlled run up and correct foot placement on the springboard.
- Move: taking off from the springboard involves pushing upwards and extending the arms overhead to assist with height.
- Think: understanding how good technique using a springboard can generate flight will help you perform controlled jumps.
- Feel: continuing to try even when apprehensive about using a springboard will develop your self-confidence.
- Connect: completing group challenges using a springboard requires excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Words to know
- flight
- when we are in the air, not touching the ground or equipment
- springboard
- a specially designed board using in gymnastics to help generate upward momentum
- take-off
- transitioning from the ground into the air and could use apparatus such as a springboard
Common mistakes
Pupils struggle to coordinate their take off on to the springboard. Pupils land on the springboard with their heels.
Use a short run up to develop good take off technique focusing on 1 foot to 2 feet on the springboard. Pupils should always land on the balls of their feet to get more lift from the springboard.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Pupils should already know how to land safely with knees bent and upright posture. However, if pupils lack confidence and control when jumping, set up stations away from the springboards where they can work on their basic jumps techniques and safe landings.