Gymnastics Activities with Aparatus – Basic 5 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Second Term)

Behavioural Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:

• Describe gymnastics activities with apparatus • To introduce students to various gymnastics activities that can be done with apparatus • To teach students the proper technique and safety guidelines for each activity • Demonstrate gymnastics activities with apparatus eg rope skipping • execute gymnastics activities with apparatus eg walking on beam, rope climbing

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts • Pictures • Gymnastics apparatus (such as vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise mat, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, trampoline, tumbling mat, rhythmic gymnastics equipment) • Gymnastics apparatus (such as vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise mat, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, trampoline, tumbling mat, rhythmic gymnastics equipment) • Padded mats • Skipping ropes • Music (optional) • Related Online Video • Flash Cards • Jersey • Handout outlining the components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition) • Examples of different types of physical activities (e.g. running, swimming, cycling, strength training, yoga)

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion • Group Discussion • Asking Questions • Explanation • Role Modelling • Role Delegation

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work • Online Information • Textbooks • Workbooks • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum • Workbooks

Content

Gymnastics activities that can be done with apparatus

Here are some gymnastics activities that can be done with apparatus:

1. Vault: This is where the gymnast runs towards a springboard and then performs a series of flips and twists before landing on a padded mat. 
2. Uneven bars: This involves the gymnast swinging and performing tricks on two bars that are set at different heights. 
3. Balance beam: The gymnast performs a series of acrobatic moves while walking or standing on a narrow beam. 
4. Floor exercise: This is a routine performed on a padded mat, where the gymnast performs flips, leaps, and other acrobatic moves set to music. 
5. Parallel bars: This involves the gymnast performing a series of swings, handstands, and other tricks on two parallel bars. 
6. Pommel horse: This involves the gymnast performing a series of handstands, flips, and other tricks on a padded horse-shaped apparatus. 
7. Rings: The gymnast performs a series of swings, handstands, and other tricks on two suspended rings. 
8. Trampoline: The gymnast performs a series of flips and twists while bouncing on a trampoline. 
9. Tumbling: This involves the gymnast performing a series of flips and twists while running or jumping on a long, padded mat. 
10. Rhythmic gymnastics: This involves the gymnast using hand-held apparatus (such as a ribbon or ball) to perform a series of graceful, dance-like moves set to music. 
11. Walking on beam: This involves the gymnast walking on a narrow beam while maintaining balance. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as walking forward, backwards or sideways, and can also involve jumps, leaps, and turns. 
12. Rope climbing: This involves the gymnast climbing up a thick rope using only their upper body strength. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as using a technique called the “J-hook” or “leg wrap” technique called the “leg wrap.” 
13. Skipping rope: This involves the gymnast jumping over a skipping rope while it is being swung in a circular motion. This can be done individually or in a group, and can involve a variety of jumping techniques, such as single unders, double unders, and other tricks. 
14. Handstands: This involves the gymnast performing a handstand, either on the floor or on an apparatus such as the balance beam or parallel bars. Handstands can be held for a certain length of time, or they can be used as part of a larger routine that includes flips and other acrobatic moves. 
15. Types of leaps, such as split leaps, straddle leaps and grand jetes, as well as various types of jumps, such as tuck jumps, pike jumps, and straddle jumps. 
16. Twists and flips: This involves the gymnast performing a series of flips and twists, either on the floor or on an apparatus such as the trampoline or vault. These can include various types of flips, such as back flips, front flips, and layout flips, as well as various types of twists, such as side twists, back twists, and layout twists.