Gymnastics and Body Control · Aesthetic Movement
Weight Transfer and Rolling
Developing safe techniques for transferring weight from feet to hands and performing various rolls.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it important to tuck your chin when performing a forward roll?
- 2How does momentum help you complete a successful weight transfer?
- 3What safety checks should we perform before using gymnastics mats?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Gymnastics
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: 5th Class Physical Education
Unit: Gymnastics and Body Control
Period: Aesthetic Movement
Suggested Methodologies
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