Year 7 PE Module 4 Content:
Gymnastics and the Classification of Joints
Assessment objective:
 To develop skills used in gymnastics and perform a sequence/routine
 To learn about the classification of Joints
Modular Content
Why
Perform travelling techniques using
different body parts
Classification of a Joint: Fixed
So you can link rolling and sliding
techniques to travel within your sequence.
So you know the characteristics of a fixed
joint and examples in the body
Perform balancing techniques using various So you can hold balances effectively using
body parts/types of balance
body tension
Perform spinning/jumping techniques using So you can link movements and balances
different body planes (movement around
using fluency and control.
an axis)
Body Planes: Movement around an axis
So you know the different types of
movement around the bodies axis and link
jumping/spinning movements used
Perform advanced balancing techniques
So you are able to show muscular strength
using various body parts/types of balance
and endurance through body tension
Classification of a Joint: Slightly movable
So you know the characteristics of a slightly
movable joint and examples in the body
Perform weight bearing exercises to
So you are able to perform all components
develop specific muscle
within your routine with precision, accuracy
groupings/posture/body tension.
and fluency.
Classification of a Joint: Freely movable
So you know the characteristics of a freely
movable joint and examples in the body
Link travelling into and out of balances
So you are able to combine each
creating short sequences.
component making the routine flow.
Perform individual 6 part sequences using
So you are able to produce a routine that
low apparatus
flows and is aesthetically pleasing to watch.
Perform linked paired sequences using low So you can combine and link two routines
apparatus
showing differences in levels and pathways.
Assessment: You will complete classroom test of several short answer
questions on the classifications of joints.
You will be observed on your ability to link gymnastic elements to perform a
sequence
Homework: You will complete 3 homework tasks. You will be asked to 1)
produce a poster labelling the three classifications of joints; 2) identify
characteristics for each type of joint and 3) answer 3 short answer questions.