Assignment 2B- Gymnastics (Forward Roll)

For the first lesson,  I am teaching my high school students how to perform a forward roll.  Therefore, I tested my pre-assessment and warm-up activity with my 12 year old gymnastics students from Pacific Community Center.  First, I demonstrated a video from TeacherTube called Gymnastics/Forward Roll.  After, I demonstrated drills such as straight jumps, long jumps, bear hops, and toe taps.  These drills are essential to get the proper warm-up to perform any tumbling skill.  Last, I had students pair up with a partner and used the Think-Pair-Share method.  Students discussed the drills they learned from the demonstration and the video.  After 5 minutes, I asked them to share with the class of what they learned about the drills and the video.  Students were able to share and discuss the proper technique they learned.  After, they shared with the class, they tried out the drills and forward roll.   It was a success, however, some students needed assistance by using equipment to help them roll.


In conclusion, I learned that demonstrating the video and skills helped students learn what they need to know.  Also, it was a great idea to pair students up and have them discuss the forward roll.  After, students shared their discussions with the class, I was able to see what information students retained and reteach a skill. In any physical activity, it is important that students know the proper technique and safely perform any skill.  I believe that teaching the class a forward roll was a success due to the pre-assessment activities.