Drawbridges. Questions BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET

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1 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Drawbridges Lie on your back Tense your body Trap the Mouse Allow your partner to lift your legs Keep your body straight by using good body tension As your partner lowers your feet to the floor keep your body straight all the way back to the floor Keep arms straight and press into the floor as your body is lifted Partner lift using frog hop shape and angry cat back Questions What do you have to do for your partner to be able to lift you in one complete line?

2 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Drawbridges Further teaching points Use trap the mouse position to keep straight shape Adapting the activity Enable Keep bottom on the floor and partner lifts just legs Links to previous learning > Trap the mouse > Frog Hopping > Angry Cat Links to future learning > Handstands Challenge Third person crawling soldier under the drawbridge Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Back Strength Flexibility

3 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Seals Lie on tummy Place hands under shoulders Push up so that your arms straighten Happy Cat Back Keep eyes facing forward Questions How long can you hold the position for?

4 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Seals Further teaching points As you straighten your arms lift your chest up Push hips into the floor Keep feet together Show good body tension Adapting the activity Enable Practise Skydiver Practise Happy Cat Practise Crawling Soldier Challenge Once your arms are extended, clap your hands in front of you, keeping your chest off the floor Keeping the seal position, move forwards or backwards by walking on your hands Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Back Strength Flexibility Links to previous learning > Skydiver > Happy Cat > Crawling Soldier Links to future learning > Bridge position > Walkover > Butterfly stroke in Swimming

5 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Ships and Bridges Bridges Place your hands and feet on the floor Keep your bottom high and your feet together Hold the position for the ship to move under Ships Crawl like a soldier under the bridge Questions How high and still can you make your bridge?

6 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Ships and Bridges Further teaching points Pupils should try to keep the angry cat shape Keep feet together Hands flat on the floor, arms straight but shoulder width apart Adapting the activity Enable Make the bridge standing up (a star shape) Make a bridge on hands and knees Make bridge with legs wide and/or slightly bent Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach Upper body Arms Links to future learning > Front Support Challenge Make a bridge as high as you can Lift one leg off to make the bridge Make a bridge facing the ceiling

7 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sumo Roll Start sitting on the floor in a tuck shape Hold onto legs behind knees Feet shoulder width apart Holding Angry Cat Back Slowly drop onto side Roll across back Return to sitting in tuck shape Questions Which body schooling actions help you to perform this roll?

8 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sumo Roll Further teaching points To drop slowly onto side by transferring weight Keep holding onto back of knees throughout the action Keep Angry Cat Back throughout the action To return to sitting tuck shape, push on elbow on the floor and pull on opposite leg Encourage circling type action Adapting the activity Enable Practise egg roll Practise cat roll Decide which way you want to roll, use the arm on that side to reach under knees to initiate roll, similar to cat roll Practise tuck and cup shapes Challenge Join several sumo rolls together Can you complete exactly a half turn every roll Can you straighten your legs and perform roll in straddle pike position a teddy bear roll Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Core stability and flexibility Links to previous learning > Cup Shape > Tuck Shape > Pike Straddle > Cat roll Links to future learning > Teddy bear roll > Rotation

9 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cup, Cat, Camel How to play / Teaching points Pupils select either cup or angry cat position. A small number of pupils are shape changers. Shape changers move by Camel Walking. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer the pupil must move from either cup or angry cat into either angry cat or cup (the other position) by rolling sideways. Adapting the activity Enable Practise angry cat Practise cup position Practise cat roll Play cups and saucers Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for how many pupils they are going to tag in a certain amount of time If in cup position, spin in cup before side rolling into angry cat If in angry cat, move into happy cat and back to angry cat before side rolling into cup If in cup, move into saucer and back to cup before side rolling into angry cat Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Sequence construction encouraging fluency and flow

10 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Dishwasher Game How to play / Teaching points Pupils select cup, saucer or skydiver. A small number of pupils are shape changers. Shape changers move by running. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer, the shape changer spins the pupils as fast as they can in their positions. Adapting the activity Enable Practise Cup, Saucer and skydiver Limit the amount of time the game is played for Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for how many pupils they are going to tag in a certain amount of time Allow pupils to choose other shapes that they can be spun in Play spinning tops Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Linking actions

11 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Dragons Treasure How to play / Teaching points In small groups of between 3-6 pupils. One pupil is the Dragon and sets up a treasure chest using some cones and beanbags etc at a given distance away from the stealers den. The other pupils are the stealers and set up a stealers den again using cones. When the Dragon turns their back on the stealers they can move forwards from their den to try and steal the treasure. As soon as the Dragon turns around the stealers have to freeze. If the stealers are moving then they get sent back to their den. If they are not they can stay in the game. If the stealers manage to steal some treasure then they can run back to their den. The dragon chases them, if they catch them then the Dragon gets their treasure back, if not they get to keep it. The game continues. 1 2 T R S T E DRAGON A A E 3 S U R E L E R S 4

12 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Dragons Treasure (continued) Adapting the activity Enable Teacher directs which body schooling action the stealers should use to try and steal the treasure Stealers select an action from a group of cards selected by either the teacher or themselves at the start of the game Allow pupils to refer to module 1 CD Rom or data resource cards to remind them of the actions covered Practise actions Challenge Dragon could tell the pupils which action to use Pupils choose which action they use to try and steal the treasure. When they freeze they must show good body tension and clarity of shape. If the Dragon can name the action they were doing they can stay in the game, if they cannot name the activity they get sent back to their den Health Related Exercise benefits Strength, stamina, flexibility Links to future learning > Dodging and chasing activities and games

13 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Drawing on Backs How to play / Teaching points In pairs pupils take turns to draw a body schooling action, shape or position on one another s backs. Pupils either choose which action they draw or be given a data resource sheet by the teacher. Encourage pupils to draw the action as slowly and as large as they can. Their partner tries to guess the action. Once they have guessed correctly both pupils perform the action together. Ensure both pupils have an opportunity. Adapting the activity Enable Give pupils a choice between two contrasting actions, for example Angry Cat and Dish Limit the number of actions that the action could be Prompt cards to have pictures/drawings/diagrams and the name of the activity on. Consider using data resource sheets from module 1 CD Rom Limit the activities to a group of basic actions, for example Rolling or Jumping Challenge Prompt card to have words only Activities/actions could be any that they have covered Health Related Exercise benefits Relaxation activity in no action involved Links to future learning > Helps develop pupils movement memory and recall

14 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET DVD Game How to play / Teaching points Using the actions of a DVD player as cues: play, fast forward, rewind, stop, pause, skip, track, open, close, eject, sleep, slow etc. Pupils perform a variety of actions to the commands. Adapting the activity Enable Pupils choose their own responses to the commands Health Related Exercise benefits Strength, stamina, flexibility and speed depending on the actions and the duration of the game Links to future learning > Aerobic routines Challenge Pupils respond with specific actions to some or all of the commands

15 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Frog, Pogo, Hop Tag How to play / Teaching points Pupils divided equally into 3 groups. One group Frog hops, one group Pogo jumps, and the last group high Hops. The frog hoppers chase the pogo jumpers, the pogo jumpers chase the high hoppers and the high hoppers chase the frog hoppers. When tagged, hold any Body Schooling shape or position. To be freed, anyone else can perform the same action in front of you. Remind the pupils that you are interested in the quality of their work not how many times they have been caught. Remind all pupils that they are responsible for their own and others safety. Adapting the activity Enable Practise Frog Hopping Practise Pogo Jumping Practise high Hopping Play in small groups in their own garden with only two of the actions. Rotate the actions so pupils develop an understanding Start by chasing a nominated individual Join two gardens together etc. See CD Rom using apparatus section Each group to wear a different colour bib Limit the amount of time the game is played for Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Spatial awareness, peripheral vision, multi tasking Challenge Everybody everywhere, see using apparatus section on CD Rom Can only be freed by another member of your group Extend the amount of time the game is played for

16 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Musical Hopscotch How to play / Teaching points Use a piece of music with a regular beat but not too fast. Pupils create a jumping pattern using a variety of jumps to last for 16 counts that can be repeated. Adapting the activity Enable Practise jumps without music Create a routine of 8 counts and repeat it Teacher teaches pupils a specific jumping routine Pupils use flash cards to help create a routine Use simple jumps 2 feet to 2 feet 2 to 1 and 1 to 2 with simple shapes in the air or not worry about shapes just get foot patterns right Challenge Once pupils have a routine, teach this routine to another pupil. They then teach their routine and join the two routines together and perform the longer routine, repeating it as appropriate. Encourage more complex shapes during jumps, to include turning jumps One pair teaches another pair and join the two routines together, perform the longer routine together as a 4 Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina Links to future learning > Step patterns for jumping e.g. long and triple jump > Step patterns for vaulting

17 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Lily Pads and Bull Rushes How to play / Teaching points Pupils select either Lily pad (standing in wide star shape) or Bull rushes position (standing in tall straight shape). A small number of pupils are shape changers. Shape changers move by running. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer the pupils who were lily pads change to frog hopping and the pupils who were bull rushes change to pogo jumping. They must continue until they are caught again and then they return to their original position. Adapting the activity Enable Practise Frog Hopping Practise Pogo Jumping Practise Star shape Practise Straight shape Start with everybody doing either lily to frog or Bull rushes to Pogo in small garden areas, then join two areas together. See CD Rom using apparatus section Limit the amount of time the game is played for Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for how many pupils they are going to tag in a certain amount of time Encourage jumping in different directions Extend the amount of time the game is played for Increase the number of shape changers Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Jumping related activities

18 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Shake the Rock How to play / Teaching points Pupils work in pairs each taking it in turns to be the rock. One pupil lies on the floor in a straight position (the rock) and allows their partner to shake them whilst they maintain no body tension at all. They should be all wobbly. Then the pupil on the floor must apply as much body tension as possible and resist their partner s attempts to shake them. They should be like a rock, immoveable. Change over so both pupils get to be the rock. Adapting the activity Enable Encourage the partner to shake very gently Practise straight shape Health Related Exercise benefits Core stability and strength Links to future learning > Performing with good body tension and maintaining it throughout a sequence 1 2 Challenge Try holding another body schooling shape for example a dish or pike position Try holding a frozen position from any of the body schooling actions, for example crab or scorpion

19 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sleeping Camels How to play / Teaching points Pupils move around the hall using Camel walking. A small number of pupils work as shape changers. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer the pupil stops and walks their hands forward into front support position. They stay in this position until they are tagged again when they move their hands back in and begin Camel Walking again. Adapting the activity Enable Practise Camel walking Practise Front support position Move from Camel Walking into Angry cat position Practise Angry cat position Move from Camel walking into a held bridge shape Practise Bridge shape If pupils are unable to hold front support allow them to hold either a bridge or Angry cat position and return to Front support when they can Move only in a forwards direction Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for the number of people they are going to tag in a certain time limit Encourage pupils to move in all directions Allow pupils to change into Front support position when they want to without shape changers Once in Front support position rotate over into back support or side support and then return to front support Once in Front support position pupils perform press up/s with bent legs Health Related Exercise benefits Strength of shoulders, arms and wrists Stamina Links to future learning > Handstand

20 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Spinning Tops How to play / Teaching points Pupils select either Crab, Scorpion, Front support, Back support, Dish or Arch. A small number of pupils are shape changers. Shape changers move by running. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer, the shape changer spin, flip or rotate the pupils in their positions. Adapting the activity Enable Play the Dishwasher game Practise Front support, Back support, Dish and Arch Limit the amount of time the game is played for Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Linking actions Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for how many pupils they are going to tag in a certain amount of time Allow pupils to choose other shapes that can be flipped, spun, or rotated

21 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Stone, Bridge, Tree How to play / Teaching points Pupils are in 4 s. Number themselves 1,2,3,4. Number 1 will perform the obstacle course first. Number 2 is the first pupil number 1 will negotiate by number 1 going over number 2, so number 2 has to make a shape that number 1 can go over safely. Number 3 is a safe distance away from number 2 and makes a shape that number 1 can go under safely. Number 4 is a safe distance away from number 3 and makes a shape that number 1 can move around safely. Once the pupils have chosen their starting shape number 1 starts and moves over number 2, under number 3 and around number 4. When number 1 finishes they move into a space and perform the shape that they first negotiated, which in this case was a stone. Number 2 then starts and goes under number 3, around number 4 and over number 1, number 2 makes a shape that someone can go under. Then number 3 starts by moving around number 4, over number 1 and under number 2, number 3 makes a shape someone can go around. Then number 4 starts by moving over number 1, under number 2 and around number 3, number 4 makes a shape someone can go over and so on. Pupils must remember to make the same shape at the end of the line as the first person they negotiated

22 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Stone, Bridge, Tree (continued) Adapting the activity Enable Start in pairs and then move to 3 s and then 4 s Start with lines in own garden area, then two lines in an area, join two areas together and so on. See using apparatus section on CD Rom Teacher may limit actions pupils can choose from Only use forward direction Allow pupils to refer to module 1 CD Rom to remind them of the actions covered Challenge Everybody everywhere. See using apparatus section on CD Rom Allow pupils to choose any actions they know Encourage pupils to travel in different directions to include forwards, backwards, sideways and diagonally Encourage pupils to move quickly and slowly Encourage pupils to move at a high and low level Health Related Exercise benefits Improves strength, stamina, flexibility and speed Links to future learning > Lead and follow choreographic structure developing different ways to change the leader 4 5 6

23 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sunbathing Crabs How to play / Teaching points Pupils move around the hall using Crab walking. A small number of pupils work as shape changers. These pupils agree to work as hard and as fast as they can. When tagged by a shape changer the pupil stops and walks their feet forward into back support position. They stay in this position until they are tagged again when they move their feet back in and begin Crab Walking again. Adapting the activity Enable Practise Crab walking Practise Back support position Move from Crab Walking into cup or pike position Practise cup and pike positions Move from Crab walking into a held inverted (tummy up) bridge shape Practise inverted (tummy up) Bridge shape If pupils are unable to hold back support allow them to hold either an inverted bridge or a cup or pike position and return to Back support when they can Challenge Encourage shape changers to set targets for the number of people they are going to tag in a certain time limit Encourage pupils to move in all directions Allow pupils to change into Back support position when they want to without shape changers Once in Back support position rotate over into Front support or Side support and then return to Back support Once in Back support sit down into pike position with hands on floor behind and perform tricep dip(s). Health Related Exercise benefits Strength of shoulders, arms and wrists Stamina Links to future learning > Pommel horse activities

24 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Super Mario How to play / Teaching points The game is based on any platform game character. Teacher gives a running commentary of the characters journey through the game. Encourage jumping for height and distance, jumping in different directions, jumping over objects, jumping onto platforms, jumping over objects etc. Consider using soundtrack from the game as cues for certain actions. Consider pupils preparing their own soundtracks during an ICT session. Adapting the activity Enable Slow pace, basic jumps, short duration Practise actions not in a game situation Health Related Exercise benefits Stamina and strength Links to future learning > Jumping related activities Challenge Fast pace, complex sequences of jumps and actions 4

25 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Thread the Needle How to play / Teaching points Pupils are in 3 s or 4 s lined up one behind the other. The pupil at the front is the leader and decides on a body schooling action and then performs it. The others in the line must follow at a safe distance doing the same action. On a predetermined cue the pupil at the back moves to the front of the line and becomes the leader and chooses an action that the rest have to follow. The line of pupils weaves in and out of other lines so everyone is working safely in the hall at the same time. Adapting the activity Enable Start in pairs and then move to 3 s and then 4 s Start with lines in own garden area, then two lines in an area, join two areas together and so on. See using apparatus section on CD Rom Teacher may limit actions pupils can choose from Only use forward direction Allow pupils to refer to module 1 CD Rom to remind of the actions that have been covered Challenge Everybody everywhere. See Using Apparatus section on CD Rom Allow pupils to choose any actions they know. Use module 1 & 2 CD Roms to remind pupils of what they have covered Encourage pupils to travel in different directions to include forwards, backwards, sideways and diagonally Encourage pupils to move quickly and slowly Encourage pupils to move at a high and low level Allow pupils to make up their own cue to change the leader Health Related Exercise benefits Improves strength, stamina, flexibility and speed Links to future learning > Lead and follow choreographic structure

26 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET What am I? How to play / Teaching points A post it ( stickie ) or computer label with a body schooling activity on is placed on each pupil s back. The pupils move around the hall and on a predetermined cue, pair up. Pupils take it in turns to ask questions that can only have a yes or no answer to them. Pupils ask one or two questions and then move on. Pupils are trying to guess which activity/action is on their stickie. Once they think they have guessed, pupils perform the action. Adapting the activity Enable Give pupils a choice between two contrasting actions, for example Angry Cat and Dish Limit the number of actions that the action could be Stickies to have pictures and the name of the activity Limit the activities to a group of basic actions, for example Rolling or Jumping Prompt pupils questioning, for example Ask something about which body parts are in contact with the floor? Allow pupils to use module 1 CD Rom or data resource sheets to remind themselves of actions Health Related Exercise benefits Strength, stamina and flexibility depending on the actions and the duration of the activity Links to future learning > Helps develop pupils movement memory and recall > Helps develop pupils questioning skills > Simple classification Keys in Science Challenge Stickies to have words only Activities/actions could be any that they have covered Allow pupils to ask their own questions

27 BODY SCHOOLING JUMPING - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Jumping from Feet Jumps must be performed with good body tension. To maintain balance during a jump pupils should hold their head up. On take off pupils should push from their hips, knees and ankles and swing their arms upwards. On landing pupils should land in the puck (frog hop) position. Jumps can be performed singly or joined together to make a jumping pattern as in hopscotch. Jumps can be performed on the floor, or from apparatus to the floor or from the floor to apparatus or from apparatus to apparatus. Pupils should be encouraged to try jumping forwards, backwards, sideways both to the left and to the right and diagonally. 2 feet to 2 feet This jump is usually used to gain height and is the most stable jump. Pupils should be encouraged to vary the shapes they make whilst in the air. Pupils could make any of the foundation shapes. Pupils can also create their own variations using asymmetric shapes. 2 feet to 1 foot This is a very difficult jump. The landing is very difficult to control. This jump is used as a rebound jump. 1 foot to 2 feet This is the type of jump used in the long jump. This jump is sometimes called the hurdle step and is used in vaulting, with one foot before the springboard and two feet on the springboard. 1 foot to the other foot This jump is often called a leap. Take 2 or 3 running steps forward and then take off 1 foot. Showing a forward straddle (split) position in the air. Land on the foot that led into the straddle. 1 foot to the other foot Bending the front leg under the body can vary this split leap, this is called a stag leap. A scissors jump is also an example of a 1 foot to the other foot jump. This is also called a hitch kick. Pupils should step forwards onto one foot. Kick the other foot into the air. Legs pass one another in the air so that as the second leg moves upwards the first leg comes down and is used to land on. 1 foot to the same foot A hop is an example of this type of jump. Pupils can vary a hop by changing the position of free leg, lifting it bent or straight. Taking it in front, or to the side or behind. Pupils can also vary their arm positions.

28 BODY SCHOOLING JUMPING - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Turning Jumps Turning Jumps Turning jumps can be used to change the direction. Initially it may help pupils to turn towards the specific walls in the working space. It is even more important that pupils adopt good body tension in a turning jump. The turning action is created using the arms and head. Encourage pupils to start with quarter or half turns from 2 feet to 2 feet. Turning Jump 2 feet to 2 feet Pupils start standing straight. Pupils move through puck position and jump up high. At the same time the arms move up strongly. The head turns in the direction the pupil wants to turn. Performing a half turn to the right the pupils would turn their head to look over right shoulder. The left arm reaches across in front of the head with arms close together and above the head. The arms move downwards to stop the turn. Land in a puck (frog hop) position. Turning Jump 1 foot to 2 feet Step forward onto one foot. Swing the other leg forwards and upwards. Turn away from the swinging leg. Turn head to face direction of the intended turn. Use arms to initiate turn. Once the turn has been completed in the air, move arms downwards. Land on 2 feet in puck (frog hop) position. Turning Leap 1 foot to the other foot Take a few steps into the leap. Take off one-foot. Swing the other leg forwards and upwards. Pupils should turn away from the swinging leg. Turn head to face direction of the intended turn. Use arms to initiate turn. Once the turn has been completed in the air, move arms downwards. Land on the swinging leg. Turning Hop 1 foot to the same foot Stand straight. Take weight on one-foot. Swing free leg forwards and upwards. Pupils should turn away from the swinging leg. Turn head to face direction of the intended turn. Use arms to initiate turn. The body moves above the take off and landing leg. Once the turn has been completed in the air, move arms downwards. Land on take off leg.

29 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Back Support Teaching points Sit on floor in Pike position Hands by your side, fingers pointing towards feet Push hips to ceiling Keep body in straight line Show good body tension

30 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Back Support Further teaching points Trap the Mouse Hands shoulder width apart Wrists below shoulders Adapting the activity Enable Practise Crab Practise Trap the Mouse Practise Drawbridges Spinning Crabs Challenge Lift one leg off the floor Back support with arch shape Turning to front support keeping legs and backs straight Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength of back, Upper body and wrists Shoulder Flexibility Core Stability Links to previous learning > Angry Cat > Ships & Bridges > Trains & Tunnels > Crab > Drawbridges Links to future learning > Balance > Pommel Horse work > Thief Vault

31 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Forward Lunge Teaching points Stand up straight Step forward with one foot Bend knee forward over toes Front leg bent, back leg straight Use arms to help use balance Questions How far away can you place your foot and still be able to control your balance?

32 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Forward Lunge Further teaching points Stand up straight with arms by your side Step forward with one foot taking weight onto front leg, keep hips facing forwards Bend knee to be over toes As you step, take arms above your head so they create a straight line with the back leg Keep back leg straight Show good body tension Adapting the activity Enable Practise walking Front Straddle lying down and standing Challenge Place your foot as far away as possible and still keep control Stand in straight position, rise up onto balls of your feet, tip forwards so that the body topples forward in a straight position and then break your fall by stepping forwards into a lunge Transfer your weight onto the front foot, lifting back leg and hold a one footed balance Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength Flexibility Links to previous learning > Walking > Front Straddle Links to future learning > Front T balance > Handstand

33 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Front Support Teaching points Perform Angry Cat position Move one leg straight backwards with toes turned under Straighten the other leg alongside with toes tucked under Arms straight Hands flat facing forwards

34 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Front Support Further teaching points Angry Cat Back Head in line with body Show good body tension Hands shoulder width apart Wrists below shoulders Adapting the activity Enable Practise Angry Cat Practise Bunny Hops Practise Ships & Bridges Practise Trains & Tunnels Practise Frozen Scorpion Challenge Lift one leg off the floor Try other 3 point balances Take weight on front of feet Show dish position in Front support Turning to back support keeping legs and backs straight Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength in back, upper body and wrists Flexibility Links to previous learning > Angry Cat > Ships & Bridges > Trains & Tunnels > Frozen Scorpion Links to future learning > Handstand > Vaulting > Balance

35 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Shoulder Stand Teaching points Sit on floor in tuck shape Roll/rock backwards onto shoulders Press arms into floor Once balanced on shoulders in tuck shape, extend legs vertically until body and legs are in a straight line Show good body tension with toes pointed Hold position Tuck legs back into chest Roll/rock back until sitting in tuck shape

36 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Shoulder Stand Further teaching points Angry Cat position throughout Move from tuck through puck, through dish into straight and return through dish, puck to tuck Adapting the activity Enable Practise rocking Practise Angry Cat Practise tuck, puck, dish and straight shapes Practise Drawbridges Practise Front support Use arms to support back Challenge Hold different positions/shapes while in shoulder stand for examples pike, straddle pike, dish etc Roll back down from shoulder stand to stand up Roll out over one shoulder onto one knee Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Stomach strength Flexibility Links to previous learning > Rocking > Angry Cat > Tuck > Puck > Dish and Straight shapes > Drawbridges > Front support Links to future learning > Balance > Rolling forward & backward roll

37 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Side Lunge Teaching points Stand up in a Star shape Bend one knee out to be over toes One leg bent the other leg straight Use arms to help you balance Questions How far away can you place your foot and still be able to control your balance?

38 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Side Lunge Further teaching points Start standing up in a straight position, emphasize Trap the Mouse Place one leg one foot to the side, keep Hips facing forwards Bend the knee of that foot over the toes Keeping the other leg straight Use arms to balance by holding out straight to the sides at shoulder height, fingers together palms facing downwards Show good body tension Adapting the activity Enable Practise star shape, lying and standing Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength Flexibility Links to previous learning > Star shape > Side straddle Links to future learning > Side T balance > Cartwheel Challenge Place your foot as far away as possible without losing control Take all your weight onto the bent leg and lift the other leg off the floor and hold a one footed balance

39 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - PUPIL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Side Support Teaching points Sit on floor in tucked Mermaid position Take weight on hand nearest the floor Straighten top leg sideways Push hips upwards until body and leg are in a straight line Straighten other leg and place feet together one on top of the other Legs together one on top of the other Use other arm to balance

40 FOUNDATION POSITIONS - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Side Support Further teaching points Trap the Mouse Head in line with body Show good body tension Straighten supporting arm Supporting hand flat fingers facing in line with the body Wrist directly below shoulder Keep hips facing forwards Challenge Extend non-supporting arm straight above supporting arm to create a straight line from one hand to the other Try on the other side Take one leg off the floor Move from side support through front support through side support Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength in back, upper body and wrists Flexibility Core Stability Links to previous learning > Camel Walking > Spinning Crabs > Drawbridges Links to future learning > Balance > Cartwheels > Pommel Horse work Adapting the activity Enable Practise Star shape Side Straddle Practise balance on one knee with the other leg straight Practise Camel Walking Practise Spinning Crabs Move from side support through to back support returning to side support Spinning support - Move from side support through front support through side support to back support returning to side support Side Support into log roll Practise Drawbridges

41 FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Alphabet of Shapes

42 Stretch body from fingers to toes FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Arch Squeeze back and bottom muscles to arch Legs, shoulders and arms should lift off of the floor

43 Stretch legs, feet, arms and fingers FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Dish Lift shoulders, arms and legs off the floor Trap the mouse

44 Arms wide and flat on floor Back straight, trap the mouse FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Front Straddle One leg extended to approx 90 Toes pointed

45 Arms straight above the head Happy cat back FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Pike Shape bent from hips, 90 angle Legs together and extended

46 FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Puck Chest in, pelvis under Knees and hips at right angles Trap the mouse back with legs bent Shape in between a pike and tuck or angry cat upside down

47 Wide position with both arms and legs FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Star Symmetrical shape Fully extended body with trap the mouse back

48 Happy cat back FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Straddle Arms extended and forward Toes pointed Legs straight and straddled

49 FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Straight Arms above head and stretched Trap the mouse Long thin position with a tight body

50 FOUNDATION SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Tuck Hands on knees Knees bent tightly into chest Angry cat back

51 Stretch body from fingers to toes BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Arch Squeeze back and bottom muscles to arch Legs, shoulders and arms should lift off of the floor PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

52 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Bunnies Angry cat chest Hop by moving from hands to feet to hands to feet Keep your arms straight when you take your weight Stay angry when you take your weight PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

53 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Bunnies Adapting the activity Enable Practice angry cat position Extend legs to take weight on hands Put hands down and walk feet to hands Challenge Reach hands further forward Straighten legs as you hop Bunny hop side to side over a bench Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of shoulders and arms Speed of rebounding Links to future learning > Front support > Handstand PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

54 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Camel Walking Hands and feet on the floor Legs straight and apart, bottom high Move hands and feet to walk in a wide shape Questions How close can you get your feet to your hands? Can you walk with your legs closer together? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

55 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Camel Walking Further teaching points Pupils should try to show the angry cat chest The aim is to walk with alternative hands and feet keeping bottom high Adapting the activity Enable Walk like a fox (legs bent) Make camel shape and hold still Keep feet a comfortable distance from hands Challenge Try to get feet closer to hands Try to get feet closer together Move more quickly / spin around 360º Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach, shoulders and arms Flexibility of spine and legs Links to future learning > Front support > Handstand PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

56 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cat Roll Start on hands and knees, angry cat position Lower shoulder to floor by placing one arm under and across body Try to aim for a smooth roll from hand and knees to back to hand and knees Hold angry cat throughout the movement PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

57 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cat Roll Further teaching points Lower shoulder to floor by placing one arm under and across body Try to aim for a smooth roll from hand and knees to back to hand and knees Keep angry cat throughout the movement Adapting the activity Enable Start in tucked position on back and roll to knees Start in upside down angry cat position and roll to hands and knees Challenge Try the full roll in a tight ball shape Roll very quickly Change the shape when on back Start and finish roll on one knee with other leg extended to side and back upright Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength of stomach Flexibility of shoulders and back Links to future learning > All types of rolling PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

58 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crab Questions How many different directions can you move in? Can you spin the crab? Hands and feet on the floor. Tummy facing up, push it up to the ceiling Be as still as you can PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

59 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crab Further teaching points Hands and feet should be flat on the floor Arms straight, legs bent Try to keep the tummy up while moving, using opposite hand opposite foot Adapting the activity Enable Freeze crab with bottom on floor or slightly off Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach, shoulders, arms and wrists Flexibility of shoulders and hips/back Stamina if used as a game Links to future learning > Front support > Back support Challenge Extend hips upwards as far as possible Move positions sideways Move from scorpion to crab (spin over) PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

60 Hands and feet on the floor. Tummy facing down, bottom high BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crabs & Scorpions Questions How many different directions can you move in? Can you spin the crab? Hands and feet on the floor. Tummy facing up, push it up to the ceiling Be as still as you can PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

61 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crabs & Scorpions Further teaching points Scorpion Angry cat shape Hands should be flat, legs and arms should be together and straight To move keep bottom high and use opposite hand and foot keeping bottom high Crab Hands and feet should be flat on the floor Arms straight, legs bent Try to keep the tummy up while moving, using opposite hand opposite foot Adapting the activity Enable Freeze crab with bottom on floor or slightly off Challenge Extend hips upwards as far as possible Move positions forwards or backwards Move positions sideways Move from scorpion to crab (spin over) Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach, shoulders, arms and wrists Flexibility of shoulders and hips/back Stamina if used as a game Links to future learning > Front support > Back support PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

62 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crawling Soldiers Crawling along on your tummy Bending and straightening arms and legs to help you move Questions Can you touch your elbow with your knee? Can you move sideways or backwards? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

63 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Crawling Soldiers Further teaching points Encourage pupils to use opposite arm, opposite leg when crawling Aim for an angry cat chest Rocking may help the action Adapting the activity Enable Lie down and push with legs only On front practise angry cat chest Practise co-ordination of opposite legs and arms Challenge Try moving sideways Try moving backwards Try moving with arms only Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of upper body and torso Co-ordination of limbs Links to future learning > Travelling running and climbing PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

64 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cup Questions How long can you hold this position? How can you make this balance easier? Bring your knees towards your chest Balance on bottom PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

65 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cup Further teaching points Show the angry cat chest Rounded back, chest in Feet stretched Adapting the activity Enable Put hands on floor Put feet on floor Hold arms out to balance Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture awareness Core stability Strength of stomach Links to future learning > Tuck shape > Rolling Challenge Spin cup Move from cup to saucer and back to cup again Try to lift feet further off the ground PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

66 Balance on bottom BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cups & Saucers Questions How long can you hold each position? Which shape is easier to balance in? Can you move from one shape to the other? Saucer PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1 Cup Lay flat on the floor Bring your knees towards your chest Lift your shoulders, head and legs off the floor

67 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Cups & Saucers Further teaching points Cup Show angry cat chest, rounded back, chest in, feet stretched Saucer Lay flat on the floor Lift your shoulders, head and legs off the floor Adapting the activity Enable Practise tuck position Practise cup with hands on floor Extend to dish position with hands to stabilise Challenge Spin cup Move from cup to saucer back to cup Roll saucer all the way over Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture awareness Core stability Strength of stomach Links to future learning > Dish shape > Tuck shape > Statics PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

68 Stretch legs, feet, arms and fingers BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Dish Lift shoulders, arms and legs off the floor Trap the mouse PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

69 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Foxes & Bunnies Stay angry when you take your weight Questions How quickly and lightly can you move around the room? Angry cat chest Fox Keep your arms straight when you take your weight Hop by moving from hands to feet to hands to feet Bunny Start on your hands and feet Try to run on your hands and feet PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

70 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Foxes & Bunnies Further teaching points Fox Pupils should try to keep an angry cat shape Keep arms straight Pupils move opposite arms, opposite leg Bunny Pupils should try to keep an angry cat shape Keep arms straight Try to lift their bottoms high when they hop The action is hands to feet, hands to feet, keeping hands flat Adapting the activity Enable Practise moving as a fox only Practise bunny hops only Have lots of bunnies, few foxes Challenge Increase number of foxes Bunnies to try to extend hop during game Bunnies to use a different caught shape, e.g. star, ship, crab etc. Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of shoulders, arms and wrists Stamina Links to future learning > Front support > Handstand PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

71 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Foxes Start on your hands and feet Try to run on your hands and feet Questions How quickly and lightly can you move around the room? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

72 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Foxes Further teaching points Start in angry cat Tuck feet under Push/lift bottom up to the ceiling Move opposite arm and opposite leg Run on hands and feet Adapting the activity Enable Practise crawling on hands and knees Start in angry cat and tuck feet under, push/lift bottom as high as you can Crouch down and just use legs but stay as close to the floor as you can Challenge Try to move as quickly as you can Try moving, backwards, sideways, around 360º PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1 Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of shoulders, arms and wrists Stamina Links to future learning > Bridge > Front support > Handstand

73 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Frog Hopping Feet apart Keep your hands on the tops of your legs Bend your knees and jump high in the air, bend your knees when you land Keep upright Questions How high can you hop? Can you hop sideways or backwards? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

74 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Frog Hopping Further teaching points Angry cat shape Keep hands on thighs all the way through the movement Aim to keep legs straight in the air, stretch the feet Controlled landings with bent knees Start and finish in the same position Adapting the activity Enable Practise puck position Use arms to assist with jump Only hop once, pause, try again Challenge Hop higher each time Hop sideways Hop backwards Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength of legs Stamina Links to future learning > Jumping - landings PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

75 Arms wide and flat on floor BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Front Straddle One leg extended to approx 90 Back straight, trap the mouse Toes pointed PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

76 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Happy Cat Look up Questions How close to the floor can you get your chest and tummy without bending your arms? Push your tummy to the floor and at the same time your bottom to the ceiling Start on your hands and knees PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

77 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Happy Cat Further teaching points Shoulders over hands, hips over knees Keep arms straight Adapting the activity Enable Try to ensure weight is even on hands and knees Use imaginery string from belly button to arch back On arch look at ceiling Challenge Extend cat on one knee and one hand Link happy cat to sky diver and arch shape Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Flexibility of back and shoulders Posture Links to future learning > Front support > Forward roll > Backward roll PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

78 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Log Rolling Lie on your back, find the saucer shape Roll sideways from your back to your tummy and over again to your back Questions Can you start and finish in a saucer shape? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

79 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Log Rolling Further teaching points Arms should be back above the head Legs should be straight and together, feet stretched Pupils should move from saucer > sky diver > saucer Adapting the activity Enable Practise trap the mouse Move from straight to dish to straight Use hands to assist with roll Challenge Roll and finish in a dish shape Roll and finish in an arch shape Roll using dish and arch shapes Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength of stomach and back Links to future learning > Rolling PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

80 Arms straight above the head Happy cat back BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Pike Shape bent from hips, 90 angle Legs together and extended PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

81 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Pogo Jumping Keep your hands on your chest Bounce lightly and quickly Questions Can you keep the same body shape when you jump? Can you jump sideways or backwards? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

82 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Pogo Jumping Further teaching points Keep the angry cat shape Bend knees very slightly between the jumps Spring through the ankles and stretch the feet Ensure pupils take off and land on the balls of their feet Emphasise rebounding action Adapting the activity Enable Rise up and down onto balls of feet Use arms to assist with jump Challenge Try two jumps together Pogo jump sideways Pogo jump backwards 3 pogo jumps, 1 frog jump Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Strength of ankles Speed and rebounding Links to future learning > Jumping take off > Step pattern linking PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

83 BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Puck Chest in, pelvis under Knees and hips at right angles Trap the mouse back with legs bent PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1 Shape in between a pike and tuck or angry cat upside down

84 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Saucer Questions How long can you hold this position? How can you make this balance easier? Lay flat on the floor Lift your shoulders, head and legs off the floor PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

85 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Saucer Further teaching points Aim for shoulders and feet to be the same height Arms placed on thighs, feet streched Adapting the activity Enable Practise lifting head and shoulders off the floor, reaching forwards with arms Place legs on a bench and try lifting head and shoulders off the floor, reaching forwards with arms Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture awareness Core stability Strength of stomach Links to future learning > Dish shape Challenge Move from saucer to cup and back to saucer Roll saucer all the way over Spin saucer Try taking arms above head PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

86 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Scorpion Questions How many different directions can you move in? Hands and feet on the floor. Tummy facing down, bottom high PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

87 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Scorpion Further teaching points Angry cat shape Hands should be flat, legs and arms should be together and straight To move keep bottom high and use opposite hand and foot keeping bottom high Adapting the activity Enable Practice slow fox walking Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach, shoulders, arms and wrists Flexibility of shoulders and hips/back Stamina if used as a game Links to future learning > Front support > Back support Challenge Move positions forwards or backwards Move positions sideways Move from scorpion to crab (spin over) PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

88 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sky Diver Questions What happens to the body shape when it flips? Balance on hips and tummy-bend legs and arms. Lift shoulders, hands and feet to the ceiling. PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

89 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Sky Diver Further teaching points Ensure the knees are off the floor Squeeze the back and bottom to make the arch Hitting turbulence Keep arch body shape whilst rocking forward and backwards/ side to side Maximum body and limb movement in all directions rocking Try to keep arms and legs clear of the floor Adapting the activity Enable Practise happy cat chest Lift legs only Lift arms only Challenge Hold the position in turbulence Flip the position Spin on stomach whilst holding position Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of back Flexibility of back Links to future learning > Balance > Rotation PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

90 Wide position with both arms and legs BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Star PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1 Symmetrical shape Fully extended body with trap the mouse back

91 Happy cat back BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Straddle Arms extended and forward Toes pointed Legs straight and straddled PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

92 BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Straight Arms above head and stretched Trap the mouse Long thin position with a tight body PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

93 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Trains & Tunnels Hands and feet on the floor showing a wide shape. Arms and legs straight hold the position for the train to move under Tunnel Use crawling soldier to move under your partner Train Questions How long can you make your tunnel? PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

94 BODY SCHOOLING GAMES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Trains & Tunnels Further teaching points Aim for angry cat shape Hands should be flat on the floor Arms straight and shoulder width apart The train should travel from head to feet Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Strength of stomach, upper body and arms Links to future learning > Front support Adapting the activity Enable Make the tunnel Standing up (a star shape) Make tunnel with bent legs Challenge Make tunnel as high and as wide as you can Figure of eight the train through the tunnel Make a tunnel facing the ceiling PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

95 Lie on your back. Arms straight and stretched behind your head. Keep arms and legs touching the floor BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - PUPILS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Trap the Mouse Questions Can you see the mouse hole under your partner s back? Partner should put hands under your back. Squeeze tummy down and push back to the floor PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

96 BODY SCHOOLING ACTIVITIES - TEACHERS RESOURCE DATA SHEET Trap the Mouse Further teaching points Encourage angry cat back Adapting the activity Enable Lift head to feel back on floor Try with knees bent up Try with legs straight and arms by your side Keep mouse trapped and move from straight to dish to straight Challenge Roll the shape over Practice lifting the drawbridge with a partner Health Related Exercise benefits Improves Posture Core Stability Strength of stomach Links to future learning > Front support > Back support > Handstand PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1

97 BODY SCHOOLING SHAPES - VISUAL RESOURCE DATA SHEET Tuck Hands on knees Knees bent tightly into chest Angry cat back PE & School Sport Gymnastics Module 1