Gymnastics and Body Control · Gymnastics

Shapes and Stretching

Learning to create tuck, pike, and straddle shapes with the body.

Key Questions

  1. 1How many different shapes can your body make?
  2. 2Why is it important to stretch before doing gymnastics?
  3. 3How does making a tight shape help you move more easily?

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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