Gymnastics Bundle – Progressive Units for KS2 & KS3 (Years 5–8)

Group Balances • Inverted Skills • Creative Routines
16 Fully Planned Lessons | No Planning Required

Overview

This complete Gymnastics Bundle includes two fully planned, progressive units that can be used independently at KS2 or KS3. 16 full lessons.

Each unit is progressive in its own right, developing pupils from safe base positions into confident group balances, inverted skills, and structured routines. When combined, the units provide a clear, coherent pathway that avoids repetition and supports long-term progression.

The lessons are carefully designed so that non-specialist teachers can teach gymnastics with confidence, while still offering enough depth and challenge for more confident gymnasts.

What’s Included

✔ 2 complete gymnastics units (KS2-ready and KS3-ready)
✔ 16 fully planned lessons
✔ Lesson-by-lesson:

learning objectives

success criteria

warm-ups, starters, main tasks

creative challenges

plenaries and exit tickets

✔ Full support and assessment pack:

student reflection sheets

non-doer observation & coaching sheets

task cards for every lesson

teacher guidance sheets

assessment grids

pupil self-assessment tracker

teacher tracking & progress sheet

✔ Final performance and evaluation lessons in each unit

How the Units Work

Each unit:

teaches safe progressive skills

develops creative group balances

introduces and builds headstands and handstands in unit 2

focuses on control, teamwork, and composition

You can:

use either unit on its own at KS2 or KS3

use both units together for a 16-lesson progression

adapt lessons easily for mixed-ability groups

No prior gymnastics expertise is required.

Why This Bundle Works

✔ Designed for non-specialist teachers
✔ Clear progression without confusion
✔ Creativity encouraged within safe, structured conditions
✔ Built-in differentiation for mixed-ability classes
✔ High-ability pupils are stretched
✔ Less confident pupils are supported

This is gymnastics that develops thinking, movement, and teamwork — not just copying shapes.

Equipment Needed

Gym mats only
Indoor space or hall
No apparatus required
No music needed

Who This Bundle Is For

✔ KS2 or KS3 (Years 5–8)
✔ Primary and secondary teachers
✔ Non-specialist PE teachers
✔ PE leads planning progression
✔ Schools wanting a ready-to-teach gymnastics solution

Teacher Benefits

✔ No planning required
✔ Clear safety guidance throughout
✔ Consistent assessment language
✔ Ideal for observations or Ofsted evidence
✔ Saves hours of preparation time

Perfect For

KS2 or KS3 gymnastics units

Transition planning (Year 6 → Year 7)

Mixed-ability classes

Schools wanting coherent progression in gymnastics.