Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1
Become increasingly competent and confident to perform skills more consistently. Perform in time with a partner and group. Use compositional ideas in sequences.
Knowledge Organiser
Prior Learning
Identified similarities and differences in sequences. Developed body management over a range of floor exercises. Attempted to bring explosive movements into floor work.
Unit Focus
Become increasingly competent and confident to perform skills more consistently. Perform in time with a partner and group. Use compositional ideas in sequences.
We are learning...
- to perform a 6-element sequence that uses changes in speed and direction.
- to use the STEP principle to create and perform a partner sequence.
- to take weight on our hands, showing control.
- to develop a sequence using compositional ideas e.g. pathways.
- to co-operate as a group to refine a short sequence.
- to compare and judge sequences.
Key Questions
- How many compositional elements can you identify?
- How did you use different pathways in your sequence?
- What safety aspects must you consider when taking weight on your hands?
Equipment
Mats, hoops, cones, wall bars, bean bags, low apparatus, skipping ropes, ropes, action cards, e.g. examples of shapes, jumps etc.
Vocabulary
Control, group, similar, different, direction, speed, partner, actions, compositional, stamina, leap, refine, progression.
Concepts
Pathways refer to the sequences of movements or routes taken by pupils as they navigate through the space, either on the floor or apparatus. These pathways can involve walking, running, jumping, rolling, or any combination of movements and are designed to develop physical coordination, spatial awareness, and creativity. Pathways build motor skills and stimulate cognitive planning and decision-making as children choreograph their actions and sequences.
Assessment Overview
Head – Decide on ways to improve a piece of work using compositional elements and implement changes.
Hand – Demonstrate some control when taking weight on hands.
Heart – Adapt actions and sequences to work with partners and small groups.
Diagram
Lesson Overview
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 6
- Enhance existing sequence and perform it to be judged
- Use a judging system to evaluate a group sequence
- Compare and contrast group performances
We are learning: to judge and compare performances
Activity: Judge and improve
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 1
- Compose and perform a sequence of 6 elements
- Use compositional ideas, including changes in speed & direction
- Teach your sequence to a partner
We are learning: to perform a 6-element sequence that uses changes in speed and direction.
Activity: Assessment for learning
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 2
- Create a sequence with a partner to be performed in unison
- Pairs collaborate to combine their sequences into one
- Use the STEP principle to enhance the creative process
We are learning: to use the STEP principle to create and perform a partner sequence.
Activity: Paired and group sequence building using the STEP principle.
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 3
- Compose a sequence of actions including some element of weight on hands
- Demonstrate control & body tension when taking weight on hands
- Combine changes in speed and direction in their sequence
We are learning: to perform actions taking weight on hands
Activity: Variations of taking weight on hands
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 4
- Explore pathways as a compositional idea
- Work in groups of 4 to compose a 6 element sequence
- Use cooperation skills to organise their sequence
We are learning: to develop a sequence using compositional ideas, e.g. pathways
Activity: Creating sequences around interesting pathways
Year 4 Gymnastics Unit 1 Lesson 5
- Recap mounting high apparatus and use within the sequence
- Adapt compositional ideas to incorporate apparatus
- Refine and perform as a group their sequence
We are learning: to co-operate as a group to refine a short sequence.
Activity: Recapping mounting higher apparatus and using in sequence