Gymnastics 3 - Unit Overview

The Gymnastics 3 unit for Year 5 pupils is a comprehensive lesson plan that aims to enhance students' gymnastic abilities through a series of progressive activities. In this unit, pupils will have the opportunity to explore and perfect various gymnastic elements including the performance of stag and split jumps, executing a pike roll, and mastering different landings on and over a vault. They will also work on transitioning from a cartwheel to a round-off and will be encouraged to plan and perform a sequence of movements on apparatus. The culmination of the unit involves pupils working together to choreograph and perform a group routine in time with one another, showcasing the skills they have developed throughout the lessons.

The unit builds upon foundational skills acquired in previous gymnastics units, such as jumping, vaulting, rolling, and the execution of handstands and cartwheels, as well as the creation of routines. Teaching tips provided within the unit suggest that lessons are designed for one-hour sessions, including time for children to change, and the need for timings to be adjusted for shorter lessons. Instructors are advised to adapt equipment setups to individual school needs and to ensure that pupils understand safety rules when using apparatus and performing complex movements. The medium-term plan outlines specific learning objectives and success criteria for each lesson, ensuring that pupils are able to perform with control, accuracy, and consistency, and are capable of choreographing both individual and group routines.