Gymnastics and Body Management · Spring Term

Shapes and Body Tension

Mastering core shapes like tuck, pike, and straddle with high levels of extension.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does squeezing your muscles help you hold a shape longer?
  2. 2Why is pointing your toes important for the look of a movement?
  3. 3Which shapes feel the most stable and why?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Physical Education - GymnasticsKS2: Physical Education - Flexibility and Strength
Year: Year 3
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Gymnastics and Body Management
Period: Spring Term

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