Gymnastics: Fun Balance, Jumps, Hoop Throw

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
Duration:
  • 30mins or more
Equipment:
  • Bench, rope, hoops, music
Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
Gymnastics: Fun Balance, Jumps, Hoop Throw
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Activity details

Gymnastics has developed three fun activities which support the development of balance, jumping technique, co-ordination, hoop throwing, and catching. 

  • Number of Participants: Individual, pair, group 
  • Purpose of Activity: Increase pupil activity through personal challenge 
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included 
  • Pupil Roles: Participant, leader 
  • Space: Ensure the space is suitable for safe balance, jumping and throwing activities 
  • Equipment: markers, benches, hoops, gym tables (if possible)

Organisation

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