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PEP Gymnastics Upper Primary & Lower Secondary: Table of Contents

PEP Gymnastics CD information

Introduction

Benefits of Gymnastic Activities

Building the Foundations of Movement

National Key Learning Area in Health and Physical Education

Key Outcomes

Gymnastic Ability Benchmark Skills

Landing

Locomotion

Spring

Rotation

Swing

Statics

Rhythmic: Ball, Rope, Hoop

Building Blocks of Gymnastics

Dominant Movement Patterns

About the Lessons

Learning Outcomes

Lesson Structure

Assessment

Assessment Form

Safety Considerations

General Safety Points

Safety for the Child

A Safe Working Environment

Activities NOT Recommended for Children

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Equipment and Apparatus

Equipment

Apparatus

Mats

Alphabet Cards

Balance Cards

Stretches

Lesson Plans Level 4

Lesson 1 Landings: Children are able to jump and land safely

Lesson 2 Springs and Landings: Children are able to spring and land safely on two feet

Lesson 3 Rotation: Children are able to rock with a tight body and roll around a transverse axis

Lesson 4 Rotation: Children are able to roll around their anterior axis

Lesson 5 Statics: Children are able to demonstrate competence holding a tight body

Lesson 6 Statics: Children are able to demonstrate static balances on various body parts

Lesson 7 Locomotion/Hang: Children are able to demonstrate controlled safe movement on, over and
off equipment

Lesson 8 Locomotion/Swing: Children are able to demonstrate a regrip when performing a long swing

Lesson 9 Rhythmic: Children are able to demonstrate competence performing movements using
small hand apparatus

Lesson 10 Revision/Performance: Children are able to recall and perform skills from Lessons 1-9

Certificate Level 4

Lesson Plans Level 5

Lesson 11 Landings: Children are able to perform safe landings from various heights

Lesson 12 Springs and Landings: Children demonstrate confidence combining springs with other
activities

Lesson 13 Rotation: Children are able to perform rotations on a flat surface

Lesson 14 Rotation: Children demonstrate competence performing forward and backward rotations

Lesson 15 Statics: Children are able to perform pre handstand skills

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Lesson 16 Locomotion: Children are able to maintain balance while performing rhythmic movements

Lesson 17 Swing: Children are able to demonstrate a regrip and safe dismount when performing a
long swing

Lesson 18 Swing: Children are able to swing with safety and confidence

Lesson 19 Rhythmic: Children are able to demonstrate confidence when performing movements
using small hand apparatus

Lesson 20 Revision/Performance: Children are able to recall and perform skills from Lessons 11-19

Certificate Level 5

Lesson Plans Level 6

Lesson 21 Rotation: Children are able to confidently perform forward & backward rotations

Lesson 22 Rotation: Children are able to demonstrate competence rotating around their anterior axis

Lesson 23 Swing: Children are able to maintain a tight body when swinging on a low bar

Lesson 24 Swing: Children are able to demonstrate strength and control swinging in front support on
a low bar

Lesson 25 Statics: Children are able to maintain a static balance with competence

Lesson 26 Statics: Children are able to demonstrate body awareness and control

Lesson 27 Springs: Children are able to perform spilt leaps with confidence

Lesson 28 Springs: Children are able to spring and land confidently from various heights

Lesson 29 Rhythmic: Children are able to perform rotations using small hand apparatus

Lesson 30 Revision/Performance: Children are able to recall and perform skills from Lessons 21-29

Certificate Level 6

Lesson Plans Level 7

Lesson 31 Locomotion: Children are able to maintain a tight body while moving on equipment

Lesson 32 Statics: Children are able to perform a handstand with confidence

Lesson 33 Rotation: Children are able to perform rotations with control and confidence

Lesson 34 Rotation: Children are able to demonstrate body awareness when performing rotations

Lesson 35 Spring: Children are able to demonstrate confidence springing from various equipment

Lesson 36 Spring: Children are able to demonstrate strength and control swinging on a high bar

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Lesson 37 Rhythmic: Children are able to use small hand apparatus with control and confidence

Lesson 38 Statics: Children demonstrate refinement in technique when performing a handstand

Lesson 39 Rotation: Children demonstrate refinement in technique when performing rotations

Lesson 40 Revision/Performance: Children are able to recall and perform skills from Lessons 31-39

Certificate Level 7

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