Gymnastics: Linkage

Jog around the gym. Ask the pupils to add a hop into their jogging action and then continue to jog.

Travel around the gym space, hopping from and onto the same foot at random intervals.

Raise non contact foot to the side keeping good extention.

Link actions learned to form an action routine. Include: Stepping along a bench  Leaping along a bench  Jumping 2 to 2 into Long  Shape on a bench  Jumping 2 to 2 into Long  Shape down from a bench  Class to practise routines.

choose clear starting position  maintain upright body deportment  make each episode clear  keep transitions between ideas smooth  hold finishing position on landing

choose clear starting position  maintain upright body deportment  make each episode clear keep transitions between ideas smooth  hold finishing position on landing

choose clear starting position  maintain upright body deportment  make each episode clear  keep transitions between ideas smooth  hold finishing position on landing

To a steady 4/4 rhythmic count: from Long Sit into Dish Rock X 4 into Dish Roll and reverse into Tuck Rock X 4 and back to Long Sit

add exit to knee scale to Body Conditioning Exercise from Unit 4.  maintain upright deportment  keep transitions smooth  be clear about each body shape  hold 'start' and 'end' positions

The pupils move around the mats on all fours. On command they stop and hold a balance with three points of contact The balance is held for three seconds. The actions are repeated but different balances must be performed.