1st Edition

Primary School Gymnastics Teaching Movement Action Successfully

By Lawry Price Copyright 2003
128 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

128 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

128 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

This book is designed to help teachers develop well-structured and progressive programs of gymnastics activities for primary-aged children (3-11 years). In gymnastics, children learn not only how their bodies move and how body parts work in co-operation with other parts, but they are also able to develop awareness of space and a sense of control. Practical Primary Gymnastics presents themed... Read more
Using these teaching materials; A rational for primary school gymnastics; Motor development; Ensuring continuity and progression in the work; National curriculum physical education; Developing the work; A checklist for health and saftey in gymnastic activites; Gymnastics teaching material for reception, year 1 and year 2;Gymnastics teaching material for years 3 and 4; Gymnastics teaching material for years 5 and 6; Further gymnastic themes.

Biography

Lawry Price is Deputy Head, School of Initial Teacher Training, Roehampton College, University of Surrey.