KS2 Gymnastics – Complete 8-Lesson Unit | Sequences, Balances & Performance
GRAB AND TEACH NON-SPECIALIST FRIENDLY
Everything you need to teach a high-quality KS2 gymnastics unit focused on creating, refining and performing aesthetically pleasing sequences.
This complete 8-lesson KS2 Gymnastics Unit develops pupils from basic travelling and rolling movements through to confident partner work, canon/unison and final performance. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build control, cooperation, confidence and quality of movement, with assessment and reflection embedded throughout.
Designed to be inspection-ready, easy to deliver, and high impact, this unit works perfectly for Years 3–6 and supports both specialist and non-specialist teachers.
What’s Included
✔ 8 fully planned KS2 gymnastics lessons
✔ Clear learning objectives, success criteria and key vocabulary
✔ Progressive focus on:
Travelling movements
Rolls
Individual balances
Partner balances
Canon & unison
Flow, control and performance
✔ Lesson resources for every lesson, including:
Student reflection sheets (with writing space)
Non-doer / observer coaching sheets
Detailed teacher guidance
Assessment grids
✔ End-of-unit summative assessment page
✔ Strong emphasis on safety, cooperation and confidence
Lesson Overview
Travelling, jumps & starting/finishing positions
Introducing rolls and linking movements
Developing rolls & working in unison
Balances & weight-bearing body parts
Partner balances & canon
Creating and refining a complete sequence
Performing & assessing sequences
Extending and showcasing performance
Perfect For
KS2 PE lessons
Gymnastics units of work
Ofsted/inspection evidence
Non-specialist teachers
Assessment & progression tracking
Why Teachers Love This Unit
✔ Clear progression
✔ Child-friendly language
✔ Purposeful assessment
✔ Minimal prep
✔ High engagement
✔ Strong evidence of learning
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