Teach Gymnastics Book and Teacher Resources to Improve Gymnastics Skills and Lessons Structures

A Practical Guide to Teaching Gymnastics is an interactive teaching resource that will provide you with support in maximising the quality of your gymnastics teaching, especially during the cross-over from KS2 to KS3. This innovative handbook and DVD/DVD-ROM package brings together video extracts, worksheets and advice to provide examples of best practice.

Working through Key Stages 2-3 and club level, Section 1 of the resource illustrates aspects of four units of work. Section 2 exemplifies seven dimensions of learning, which break down the key elements of gymnastics and make connections across school and club gymnastics to enhance young people's learning.

The accompanying DVD includes:

• video extracts of Key Stages 2-3 and club gymnastic learning in action
• video extracts structured in easy-to-view-and-understand sections
• worksheets for your pupils to complete
• a list of useful references and information on British Gymnastics Awards and coaching courses.

• Supports National Curriculum in PE requirements, addressing concerns raised by Ofsted.
• Endorsed by British Gymnastics.
• Makes links between curriculum gymnastics, out-of-school-hours learning and club work.

Gymnastics at Key Stages 2 and 3

Structure of the Resource

Section 1: Synopses of Units of Work

• Unit 1 - Year 4 (P1)
• Unit 2 - Year 6 (P2)
• Unit 3 - Year 7 (S1)
• Unit 4 - Year 8 (S2)

Section 2: Dimensions of Learning through Gymnastics

• Dimension 1: Facilitating Learning Dimension 2: Acquiring and Developing Skills
• Dimension 3: Composition
• Dimension 4: Assessment for Learning
• Dimension 5: Extending Learning - School Sport/Club Links
• Dimension 6: Knowledge of Health and Fitness
• Dimension 7: Lifelong Learning

Section 3: Additional Resources

• Glossary; Skill-ladder Charts; Balances; Physical Preparation
• User Notes for the DVD and DVD-ROM

Each of the three authors has experience that spans over 30 years of professional contribution to learning, teaching, coaching and development of gymnastics across education and community provision.

After training at Loughborough, Barry Benn (MA) taught in the secondary, primary and adult education sectors before becoming the Gymnastics Development Officer for the City of Birmingham. After a successful competitive career Barry coached gymnasts, both men and women, to international level, receiving Honorary National Coach status in 1975 and the Long Service Award of the Association of British Gymnastic Coaches in 1991. Barry also served as an international judge of Men's Artistic Gymnastics for over 25 years and was a member of several national technical committees for British Gymnastics and the British Schools' Gymnastics Association. He has authored many texts related to teaching gymnastics and, recently, on sociological analysis of the sport of gymnastics. Barry is currently lecturing in physical education and sport in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham.

Dr Tansin Benn is currently Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham. Starting her career as a Physical Education teacher, Tansin moved into teacher training at both primary and secondary levels and, later, into wider university contributions, including management and research. She worked voluntarily in the sport of Women's Artistic Gymnastics, as a coach and international judge, as well as serving on regional and national technical committees to assist the development, organisation and management of the sport. Tansin has authored books and journal articles on theory and practice related to the field, most recently, in sociological analysis of developments in the sport of gymnastics.

Patricia Maude was awarded an MBE for services to physical education in 2001. Formerly a full-time principal lecturer in teacher education at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, she is now a part-time tutor and physical education consultant. Patricia has completed extensive research into movement development for young children and has contributed regionally and nationally as advisor, author, coach, judge and tutor for British Gymnastics. Her major contribution has been in general gymnastics and teacher/tutor training. Patricia's leading-edge contributions to interactive resource materials for teachers have included Observing Children Moving (2003) and Observing and Analysing Learners' Movement (2006).