Gymnastics 1 - Lesson 6

In Year 2 Gymnastics Lesson 6, the primary learning objective is for pupils to be able to jump and land safely using apparatus. The success of the lesson is measured by pupils demonstrating jumps with soft or bent knees, known as 'squashy' knees, and ensuring they land with the same technique, with their arms positioned in front for stability upon exit. The lesson aims to instil a sense of balance, control, and understanding of velocity in the students, as they navigate through various gymnastics activities. To ensure safety and encourage proper technique, equipment like safety mats, cones to designate safe zones, and a range of apparatus including benches, boxes, hoops, ladders, and wall bars are used throughout the session.

The lesson structure includes a warm-up phase where the class teacher sets out a safe zone with perimeter cones and models the expectation for finding a space within the learning area. Pupils practice responding to 'GO' and 'STOP' signals and engage in heart-raising activities such as walking, jogging, skipping, and jumping. The main activity consists of a circuit with different stations, each focusing on a specific jumping skill such as hoop jumps, low-level box jumps, bench slides, bench bunny hops, bench split jumps, wall bar activities, and ladder jumps. Each activity is designed to reinforce safe jumping and landing techniques. The lesson concludes with a cool-down session that includes a reflective activity where pupils lie on their backs and consider the vocabulary words that best describe their performance, further embedding the day's learning experience.