Gymnastics 2 - Unit Overview

The Year 6 Gymnastics (2) Unit Overview provides a comprehensive plan for teaching advanced gymnastic skills to students. The unit is designed to enhance their abilities in performing handstands with and without support, executing forward rolls, and perfecting cartwheels. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create and present their own gymnastics performance, which will incorporate elements of rotation, balances, stands, and movements in unison and canon. The unit aims to build on prior learning which includes sequencing, creating shapes at low and medium levels, basic rolling techniques, and various stands.

Teaching tips within the unit suggest that each lesson is structured for a one-hour duration, including time for pupils to change before and after the session. Adjustments may be required if the lessons are shorter. The unit emphasises the importance of incorporating creative entrances and exits into routines, with a focus on fluidity, precision, and control. Pupils are encouraged to express their creativity and share ideas through performances, which will also be used for teacher and peer assessments. Safety is a priority, with the use of gymnastics mats and the removal of shoes and socks before participation. The medium-term plan outlines specific learning objectives and success criteria for each lesson, ensuring that students progressively develop their gymnastic skills and confidence in performing individually and as a group.