Medium Term Plan - Gymnastics - Year 4

The medium-term plan for Year 4 Gymnastics encompasses a six-lesson programme aimed at enhancing students' proficiency in fundamental gymnastic skills such as turning, rolling, jumping, climbing, balancing, and travelling. The curriculum is crafted to not only refine these basic movements but also to integrate them into more complex sequences on both the floor and apparatus. Students will learn to adapt their movements with variations in speed and direction, and they will use specific terminology to articulate and assess the quality of their performances. A key intent of the programme is to foster an appreciation for physical activity and to cultivate a spirit of sportsmanship and enjoyment among the pupils.

As part of the curriculum, students will gain knowledge of movement control, the combination of different gymnastic actions, and the importance of timing within group work. The skill set they will develop includes balances, travelling, jumps, and rotation, which they will sequence into small routines. The plan highlights the necessity of accurate replication of movements, the development of physical and mental capacity, and the ability to make decisions and solve problems related to composing and refining gymnastic sequences. The programme also underscores the significance of personal development, encouraging resilience, teamwork, and an understanding of the health benefits of physical fitness. Students will engage in evaluating and improving their performances, using peer feedback and video recordings to enhance their skills. The impact of the programme is measured at three levels: beginning, developing, and exceeding, with each level representing a deeper mastery of gymnastic movements and the ability to articulate and apply the knowledge gained.