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The travelling theme focuses first on
travel on the feet, then on hands and
feet and finally travel by rocking and
rolling. The floorwork is expanded
using hoops. The theme ‘supporting
weight’ is developed first on the floor
and then using apparatus: hoops, mats
and benches. The theme ‘raising parts
of the body high’ is developed in the
same way; initial work is on the floor
and then work is transferred onto
apparatus.
Exemplar 13 represents a unit of work
for third or fourth class and focuses
on the themes of travelling and weightbearing,
with an emphasis on creating
sequences. It is planned for
implementation over eight lessons.
Exemplar 14 represents a unit of work
for fifth and sixth classes. It develops
the theme of ‘symmetry and asymmetry’
and is planned for delivery over five
lessons. Work on ‘symmetry and
asymmetry’ is part of the mathematics
programme for third and fourth classes;
these lessons can consolidate the work
undertaken in mathematics.
Approaches to gymnastics
Exploring symmetry and asymmetry in the gymnastics lesson
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