Gymnastics and Body Control · Gymnastics

Rolling and Weight Transfer

Practicing safe rolling techniques and transferring weight from feet to hands.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do you protect your head and neck when rolling?
  2. 2What part of your body touches the mat first in a log roll?
  3. 3How can you use your momentum to help you stand up after a roll?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Gymnastics
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 1 Physical Education
Unit: Gymnastics and Body Control
Period: Gymnastics

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