General GymnasticsUKCC Level 1 Practical SyllabusCycle 7

Fitness and Well-being- Physical Preparation The warm upPulse raising (aerobic) activitiesFlexibility trainingBasic conditioningThe cool down session

Co-ordination and Agility Throwing and catching Rolling the apparatusBouncing the ball Skipping

Biomechanics- Level 1Introduction, Mass, Centre of Mass and Balance Force and WeightProjectile MotionRotating and Pivoting

Body ManagementJumpingLeaping or springingExecution of safe landingsLanding safely from falls

Music and Rhythm

Non-locomotive SkillsBody shapesStraddled fold: JapanaFront splitsHalf Lever position

Single leg balances Floor Skills

Jumps and LeapsRollsHandstandHandstand forward rollCartwheelCartwheel with 1/4 turn inwards

VaultVault PreparationIntroduction of Vaulting

Squat on, Jump offSquat VaultStraddle Vault

High Single BarSafety when working on a single barBody shaping for correct swing techniqueBody shaping drillsDeveloping grip strength and grip change aware-ness

Skills on a Low BarTeaching the Upward CircleBackward Hip CircleCast from Support on Single BarHalf Forward Circle Dismount

Bench, Beam and PlatformBench and Beam Apparatus ArrangementsBench, Beam and Platform Awareness ActivitesStatic BalancesMounting the BeamJump to Support and SwingDismounting from Bench, Beam or Platform

Working TogetherIntroduction to Partner ActivitesMirroring and Matching ActivitiesPartner Obstacle ExercisesPartner Supported Moving ActivitiesWeight Bearing BalancesCounter BalancesOther Simple Counter Balances

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