Following are core tasks the children could be asked to carry out.
Task 1
Using floor and apparatus, create and perform a sequence of contrasting actions, eg three jumps and two balances, showing contrasting shapes. Make sure you show extension when balancing and flow when transferring your weight, so that the end of one action is the beginning of another.
Task 2
Using floor and mats, create and perform a sequence that involves a clear change of speed, linking three balances with three different ways of travelling, eg balance, travel, balance, travel, travel, balance.
Adaptations and variations on the tasks
Ask the children to:
- make their sequences shorter, use simpler actions and agilities, and reduce the number of elements they use (this will make the tasks easier)
- make their sequences longer, use harder actions and agilities, and increase the number of elements they use (this will make the tasks easier)
- perform the sequence with a new change of speed, level or direction, or to change a balance, shape or way of travelling
- work in groups, eg divide the class into groups of four and ask the children to start and finish at the same time
- perform the same sequence with different emphasis, eg twisted shapes, symmetrical balances
- use higher or lower apparatus
- use the apparatus laid out in a different way
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