-�Gymnastics�School�-Activity�Pack�-�Week�4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... page 1

Get active Online exercises at home ......................................................................................................... page 2

Warm up exercises .................................................................................................................... page 2

Gym Fit challenges ..................................................................................................................... page 3

Weekly challenge - Floor routine............................................................................................... page 4

Get creative Short story ................................................................................................................................... page 5

Acrostic poem .............................................................................................................................. page 5

Stay focussed Word search ................................................................................................................................ page 6

Build a community Let us know how you are doing ................................................................................................ page 7

Extra support and information ................................................................................................ page 7

Appendix 1: Word search answers .......................................................................................... page 8

IntroductionDue�to�the�current�lockdown,�unfortunately�we�cannot�provide�your�weekly�GymnasticsSchool�sessions,�but�we�can�provide�some�activities�for�you�to�do�at�home.

Welcome to our Week 4 Gymnastics School activity pack.

We will publish a new activity pack each week which will contain further ideas for you to getactive, stay in contact and stay focussed, all from the comfort of your home.

We want this pack to be as interactive as possible so if you have any ideas for future packsplease email us at sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk

Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all soon!

Contents

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Get active

Run around if outside or run on the spot indoors. You can also try some hopping, skipping, highknees or heel flicksStart with your head, look from one side to the otherRaise your shoulders up and downCircle your arms forward and backwards whilst walkingCircle your hips as if you are circling a hula hoop. You can use a hula hoop if you have one!Stand in a star shape, touch your toes, then the floor and push through your legsSitting on the floor with straight legs in front, reach over to your toes. Keep straight legsthroughoutSitting on the floor with straddled legs, reach with both hands to one side then the otherPush up to bridge then down to rock on your back and roll.

Online exercises at homeWe have included some exercises you can do at home, outside with your family (same household) ora friend whilst adhering to the Government's social distancing guidelines.

Further suggestions of online resources that we can access in our homes to stay active are below:

Sport England #StayInWorkOut: Sport England have a dedicated page of activities suitable for allages and abilities including accessible activities, activities for children and mindfulness programmes.Activities can be performed at home.

British Gymnastics #GymnastsAtHome: A range of fun gymnastics exercises by British Gymnastics tokeep you active and improve your skills over lockdown.

More ideas of activities you can access at home can be found on our Active Communities webpage.

Warm up exercisesWarm up exercises are important to prepare the body for the stretching and exertion required tocomplete gymnastic skills. Since gymnastics uses the whole body, you need to warm up the wholebody.

Try these simple exercises to get you ready for the challenges on the next page! A good warm upshould last 10 to 15 minutes.

Now you should feel ready to move into the skills and challenges on the next page!

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Penguin walks - How far can you travel in 30 seconds?

Gym Fit challengeHave you looked at our Gym Fit challenges in our previous activity packs? Try out these furtherchallenges and let us know how you get on!

Front support - How many can you do in 30 seconds?

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Weekly challenge - Floor routineEach week we are setting you a range of moves that when put together will create a floor routine.

Can you add the following movements to continue your floor routine?

Week four

Please make sure you practice this activity in a safe space under the supervision of an adult.

We'd love to see your attempts! Please send your photos or videos tosportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk

From your sitting position, performa shoulder stand by shifting yourweight back through a tuck positionand extend your legs. Rock forwardto stand.

Full routine

Can you put the moves from all four weeks together to perform the full routine?

Starting positionTuck jumpCartwheelArabesqueHalf jump turnBackward roll onto kneesFront support and pressupTurn through side supportShoulder stand, roll tostandCartwheelPivotFinishing position

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

8.9.

10.11.12.

Perform a straightcartwheel and pivot intoyour finishing position.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

Images above reproduced with the kind permission of Brighton and Hove City Council

Get creative

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Short storyWhilst you are not able to attend yourweekly gymnastics class, can you write ashort story below about your favouritegymnastics session?

You might want to write about yourfavourite piece of equipment, why you likeit, what move you like doing the most andwhat moves you would like to learn in thefuture.

Acrostic poemA fantastic effort from our Wiltshire Council gymnasts for sharing their creativity and imaginationin these acrostic poems.

If you would like to have a go at completing the poem or any of the other challenges, you can findall the activity packs on our Active Communities webpage.

We'd love to see your photos or videos. Please email us at sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Gymnastics word searchIt is important to do things that not only keep you active but also help to keep your mind fit andhealthy too.

Can you find the 12 words hidden in the word search?

Stay focussed

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PSDFFLSTRENGTHCCZXEQ

KUJJFGKSTAENATIYYUJN

WRTBGADI

WFRTYHAJKILO

DEBQAEBGNYSSDEBCHGOF

UKAFGYEOIGKIQSLDTBVI

GDLRRTLGQAXJHCENWIRT

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CreativeFocussedStrengthBalance

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Extra support and information

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deliveries of food and other essentialsloneliness and wellbeing

Wiltshire Wellbeing HubIf you need help and do not have any family, friends orneighbours who can support you please let us know. Weare here to help you with:

You can request this help by calling our helpline on 0300003 4576 or via email at wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.ukThe Wellbeing Hub team are available Monday to Friday,9am to 5pm

Further information on what support is available can be found on our COVID-19 webpage.

More information on activities, online classes and resources can be found on our ActiveCommunities webpage and on our Active Wiltshire Facebook and Twitter.

Remember to keep playing your part to keep Wiltshire safe:

We know we cannot replace the usual face to face interaction of your regular weekly session,however we would love to see your creations, videos and photos! Please send them to us at sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk or post on social media and tagus in using #GymSchool so we can find you!

Active Wiltshire

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Appendix 1

Word search answers

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GEJDXBGSWWILTSHIREEV

YLJCREATIVESDFHTGYNH

TEDWTWXVJNDKOPSWDFTG

TIGZAHQSRMHNJIOKRDEF

PSDFFLSTRENGTHCCZXEQ

KUJJFGKSTAENATIYYUJN

WRTBGADI

WFRTYHAJKILO

DEBQAEBGNYSSDEBCHGOF

UKAFGYEOIGKIQSLDTBVI

GDLRRTLGQAXJHCENWIRT

YFATDZACWEEFTGNHUJVN

OANQHRNFEXERCISEDKNE

AECOMMUNITYEAQWKMEFS

DBEARDEESRVGYNHUDXCS

LSEABGYHFOCUSSEDFGNH