Gymnastics - Class 1 (EYFS & KS1)

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Gymnastics, dance, games, athletics and swimming learning content organized by school classes (Class 1 EYFS & KS1 through Class 4 KS2). The material lists movement skills and physical performance elements such as warm up/cool down, balances, travel, rolls, jumps, sequences, levels and pathways, plus coordination and direction concepts. Games coverage includes possession, passing, aiming, dribbling, fielding, scoring and rules practice. Swimming highlights stroke types, rescue and aquatic techniques, supported by evaluation and refinement prompts for performance improvement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Gymnastics

Class 1 (EYFS & KS1)

Dance

Class 2 (KS1)

Games

Class 3 (KS2)

Athletics

Class 3 (KS2)

Swimming

Class 4 (KS2)

| | Gymnastics | | | | Dance | | | | Games | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Class 1
(EYFS
& KS1) | Straight Tuck Star
Pike Straddle Cat spring Wheelbarrow Shape
Curl
Rolls-egg, pencil, teddy bear
Warm up Cool down | Position Body parts Travel Balance Jump Landing Half-turn Full-turn Jumping jack Bunny hop | | Speed Tiptoe Hop Sequence Repeat Stretch Step Zig zag Climb Space Perform Adapt Direction | Travelling
Stillness Slither Gallop Shuffle Roll Crawl Skip Jump Hop Bounce Spring Turn Freeze | Actions- lead and follow Coordination Share Directionsforwards, backwards, sideways Stretch Curl
Reach Twist Turn Spin | | Movementstrong/gentle Space-near, far, in and out, on the spot, own, beginning,
middle and end Speed
fast/slow Pathways Rhythm Pattern Sequence | Walking Running Jumping Throwing Catching Rolling Striking Pushing
Patting Bouncing Direction Control
Coordination Passing | Hit Opposition Speed Shooting Scoring Participate
Underarm Overarm Rules Practise Accuracy Attacking
Defending Marking | Sprint Sending Receiving Competition | | Class
2
(KS1) | Compose Movements Position Extend Travel Combinations
Demonstrate Repeat Create Stretch Balance Level | Smooth Sequence Crouched forward roll Rocking forward roll
Cat spring to straddle T-lever Scissor kick | | | Sequence Unison Bounce Spring Turn
Spin Freeze Directionsforwards, backwards, sideways Space-near, | Far, in and out, on the spot, own,
beginning, middle and end Levels-high,
medium and low Composition | | | Avoiding Accuracy Tracking an object Hand-eye coordination Fielding Chest pass Bounce pass
Free space Own space Rebound | Follow Aiming Dribbling Technique Combinations Tactics | | | | Gymnastics | | Dance | | Games | | Athletics | | | Swimming | | | Class
3
(KS2) | Flow
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Combination
Rotation | | Improvisation
Repetition
Adapt
Motifs
Movement | | Possession
Coordination
Cooperation
Scoring
Batting | | Running
Speed
Technique
Pace
Accuracy | | | Shallow
Deep
Turning
Rolling
Metres | | | | Against Towards Stamina Speed Evaluate Improve Refine Constructive Points Stretch Refine Adapt Curled Wide Twisted Turn Suppleness Strength Inverted Jump Land Over Under Agility Technique Control Flexibility Balance Shapes-arch, back support, front support, shoulder stand, bridge Fitness-heart rate | Evaluate
Improve
Agility
Flexibility
Stimulus
Timing
Perform
Spatial
Awareness
Dance
Character
Action
Reaction
Dynamics | Space
Pass
Dribble
Points
Goals
Fielding
Bowler
Wicket
Innings
Rounder
Backstop
Court
Net
Pitch | Power
Throw
Skip
Fast
Slow
Aim
Bounce
Jump
Leap
Hop
High
Low
Target
Overarm
Underarm
Walking
Jogging
Accelerate
Baton
Relay
Push
Take off
Landing | Glide
Front
Back
Style
Horizontally
Vertically
Front Crawl
Float | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Class
4
(KS2) | Dynamics
Combination
Contrasting
Mirroring
Matching
Audience
Elements | Dance phrase
Dance style
Fluency
Formation
Pattern
Rhythm
Expression | Create Control Decisions Shield ball Support Covering
Effective use of space | Pull
Distance
Sprint
Steady pace
Height
Record
Joints | Back stroke
Breast stroke
Independence
Rescue | | | Aesthetically Criteria Accurately Performance Imaginative Assessment Muscles Joints Extension Tension Counter-tension Counter-balance Shapes-partner balances level 2/3-ankles, high legs, high knees, thighs without support, angle, lunge, straddle lift Take off
Flight | Improvisation
Modify
Pace
Timing
Unison
Canon
Action
Reaction
Interpret
Exploration | Repossession Accuracy Techniq

FAQs

What types of movement skills are covered for Gymnastics in Class 1 (EYFS & KS1)?

Class 1 focuses on fundamentals such as straight tuck star, pike straddle and cat spring, rolls and curls, plus warm up and cool down.

How is Dance content structured across the classes?

Dance is organized through elements like improvisation and repetition, movement motifs, and skills such as formation, pattern, rhythm, fluency, and expressive actions.

Which areas of Games are emphasized for Class 3 (KS2)?

Games emphasize possession, coordination and cooperation, scoring, batting-related concepts, running speed and technique, and accuracy-based actions.

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