KS1 · Physical education · Year 2
Zigzag pathways
Gymnastics: linking movements and balances
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Your learning goal
I can create a sequence of movements that flow while travelling along a zigzag pathway.
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Zigzag pathways: 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 that flow while travelling along a zigzag pathway.
Key learning points
- Move: linking movements on zigzag pathways requires control when moving side to side and changing direction with flow.
- Move: adding balances to our quality movements on zigzag pathways requires control, pointed fingers and toes and flow.
- Think: trying different ideas to link together on a zigzag pathway shows imagination and decision making.
- Connect: helping others to improve when they struggle to perform movements shows great empathy.
- Feel: consistently trying our hardest and striving to improve the quality of our movements demonstrates courage.
Words to know
- zigzag
- a line or route with abrupt alternate right and left turns
- pathway
- the route (or path) from one place to another
- control
- performing movements silently and keeping muscles tight
Common mistakes
Pupils only stand on 1 leg when asked to add a balance, or perform a straight jump off apparatus.
Encourage creativity by suggesting balances on different body parts or at different levels and remind them of a variety of jumps. Celebrate creativity.
For parents, carers and teachers
- When talking to pupils between practices, ensure they 'stand like a gymnast'- with their feet together, hands by their sides, muscles tight and standing tall. This will show you who has good body control and it is good for behaviour management.