Gymnastics

Today we will...Homework feedback:

Definition of a Skill / Technique Simple / Complex Skills Open / Closed Skills

Discuss how we gathered general data on our performance of gymnastics skills

Consider how we can best gather specific data on a gymnastics skill

Methods of practice

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Excellent of the standard expected

Satisfactory, some key content / information missing

Unsatisfactory, not of the level required – Homework graded as RED has to be recompleted

Skill...A skill is a series of movements performed for a purpose. The name of a skill describes the purpose of the linked sequences of movements.

Technique...A technique explains the way that a skill is performed.

Closed Skill...A closed skill is a skill controlled solely by the performer A closed skill can be performed the same way every timeThere are very few variables which influence a closed skill

Open Skill...The performance of an open skill is influenced by other factorsAn open skill is unlikely to be performed the same way every timeThere are a number of variables which influence an open skill

Homework feedback…Peer Marking

Gathering general data on a physical skill

Think... (no talking)What were the steps we took yesterday to gather general data on our gymnastics performance

Pair... Share... (talking to partner)Share the steps you remember with your partner

Task

On the back of your Skills Checklist Observation Schedule complete question one

“Bullet point the steps you took to gather information on your gymnastics performance”

Identifying initial factors…

Gathering specific data on a physical skill

Think... (no talking)Which type of skill would improve your performance the most?

Simple or complex

Which type of skill would you be able to work on with just one partner to support and provide feedback?

Open or Closed

Think... (no talking)

Which category of skill would be the most appropriate? You will need to be able to work with little equipment and with just one person?

Flight / Rotation / Inversion / Balance

Identifying specific factor

Share... (talk to partner)

Which category of skill of would you consider the most appropriate to investigate then develop?

Think... (no talking)

Which skill would you consider the most appropriate to investigate then develop?

Handstand / Handstand forward roll / Headstand / Headstand Forward Roll

Think... (no talking)

How will you assess your handstand forward roll

Bullet point the steps you would take

Share... (talking with a partner)

Are there any potential issues with the steps you plan to take

Consider how you will identify what parts of your handstand forward are causing problems

Identifying a specific factor

SubroutineModel

PerformerPerformance 1 Performance 2 Performance 3

Standing position raise arms straight above head

Lean over arms locked, reaching for the ground. The leading leg bends to bring the hands in contact with the floor

Trailing leg swings upwards to increase momentum now inverted, both legs snap together

Legs straight

Toes pointed

Arms locked

Head tucked in

Back straight

Hold handstand for 5 seconds

Overbalance, tucking chin to chest

Curve spine slowly bend arms

Bend legs and tuck heels to bum

Rotate through forward roll holding tuck until heals touch ground

Standing position raised arm

What steps have we taken to enable us to gather more specific data on our handstand forward roll?

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What steps are you going to take to gather specific data on Handstand Forward Roll

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All skills can be broken down into 3 main areas

PREPARATIONACTIONRECOVERY

A good way to remember these areas is the acronym:

PAR

How do we break a skill down?

Methods of Practice

Homework question three from last week was:

Read pages 81-84 of the text book. Decide which method of practice would be the most appropriate method for developing your

performance of a new gymnastics skill.

You must ensure you are familiar with the methods of practice listed for Tuesday 14th November

Homework

Due – Monday 18th November

Q1. Complete Homework questions on Skills Checklist worksheet

Q2. Ensure you are familiar with the methods of practice identified in pages 81-84 of the text book.