
This Year 1 PE unit includes six structured lesson plans designed to teach children the fundamentals of gymnastics. The unit focuses on developing key physical skills such as body control, movement, and sequence building using basic equipment like mats and benches.
What’s Included:
✔ 6 lesson plans with detailed learning objectives
✔ Success criteria for each lesson
✔ Warm-up, teacher input, and plenary activities
✔ Main activities for skills development
✔ Resource list for lesson preparation
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Lesson 1: Learning to create different basic shapes with the body
★ Lesson 2: Travelling in a variety of ways and at different heights
★ Lesson 3: Developing movement skills in different directions and speeds
★ Lesson 4: Using apparatus safely and exploring different movement patterns
★ Lesson 5: Combining skills to create a gymnastics sequence
★ Lesson 6: Modifying and refining sequences to enhance performance
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Clear progression to build confidence and skills
✔ Focus on fundamental movement skills for young learners
✔ Simple resources required (mats and benches)
✔ Opportunity for students to create and modify their own gymnastics sequences
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for Year 1 PE lessons focused on gymnastics, body control, and basic apparatus work. Perfect for developing key motor skills and introducing children to sequence creation.
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