Movement Concepts Gym Skills

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Movement Concepts Gym Skills

• Presented By Nikki Colev.

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Why Gymnastics?

• It is fun and challenging for all levels.
• Children are given the opportunity to jump, roll,
  swing and turn upside down which they love to do.
• It enhances the components of fitness, especially
  strength.
• It provides an excellent foundation upon which
  children can build further.

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Why Gymnastics cont.

• It can be taught using a small selection of
  equipment.
• It can be taught indoors or outdoors.
• It enables development and correction of emerging
  motor skills.

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Gym Fun

• Aimed at primary school aged participants
• Achievement award based.
• Specifically designed for non-specialist
  personnel.
• Requires little equipment.
• No size, weight or gender restrictions.

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Gym Skills

• Aimed at Secondary school aged participants.
• Multiple entry points.
• Based on dominant movement patterns.
• Easy to use checklist format.
• Designed for non-specialist personnel.

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Dominant Movement Patterns

• Landings.
• Statics.
• Locomotion.
• Rotation.
• Spring.
• Swing.
• Group work is also integrated which fosters
  communication and other such group skills.

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Teaching Methods

• Whole class format.
• Circuits small or large.
• Partner and group activities.
• Follow the leader.
• Self directed learning.
• Incorporation of themes and patterns (level,
  space, time, flow, direction).

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Safety

• A vital component of any teaching program
  especially gymnastics.
• Your lesson methods can affect this. Keep the
  class moving and on task to avoid boredom which
  may lead to unsafe behaviour.
• You are ultimately responsible for your students
  safety.

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Factors Affecting Safety

• Student skill level. Ensure all students have
  the necessary skills to perform the task.
  Revisit the basics before moving on.
• The teacher. Keep your eyes on the task. Ensure
  you can see all stations and situate yourself at
  the most difficult.
• The environment. Space awareness of area you are
  using, surfaces to be used and equipment.

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Factors Affecting Safety Cont.

• The program. What you will be teaching is just
  as important as how you deliver it i.e does each
  participant need a mat, group sizes and activity
  layout.
• Warming up. Ensure all students are adequately
  warmed up to avoid injury.
• Behaviour management. Be clear to participants
  of the consequences for unsafe behaviour.

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Why Assess?

• To gain an understanding of the level of skill
  mastery.
• To be aware of areas that require further work.
• To provide an incentive for student learning.
• To encourage the development of good techniques.
• To give the students some feedback.
• To evaluate your own teaching.