Gymnastics 3 - Lesson 6

In Year 5 Gymnastics Lesson 6, the learning objectives are centered around group performance, with students aiming to choreograph and execute a routine in unison. The success criteria for this lesson include the ability for pupils to continue developing their individual routines, combine various gymnastic elements with linking movements, and create a group floor routine. Essential vocabulary such as 'choreograph', 'routine', 'linking movements', 'rolls', 'leap', 'jumps', and 'fluidity' are introduced to enhance understanding. The equipment needed for the lesson comprises mats, vaults, springboards, benches, and tables, which are used to set up four different stations for the activities.

The lesson begins with a warm-up where students assist in setting up the apparatus and participate in a 'number shape' activity that encourages controlled and balanced movement. The main session is dedicated to choreographing routines where pupils rotate between stations, spending 10 minutes at each to create short individual routines incorporating specific gymnastic elements such as jumps, leaps, rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. The lesson progresses to group choreography, where students work side-by-side to perform routines that are synchronized and aesthetically pleasing, focusing on control, flow, and timing. The lesson wraps up with a cool-down phase involving summary questions, prompting students to reflect on their learning and challenges throughout the unit of gymnastics.