Below are some decscriptions of beginning tumbling stunts which progress in difficulty. Some of them may be usuable in a classroom, while some of them may not be such a good idea, but here is a resource. Pictures of these stunts can be found on pp. 228-230 in Sports and Recreational Activities. Has anyone taught these in a PE class?

Tumbling

“Tumbling provides an excellent means for develop agility, poise, balance, and coordination as well as being helpful in developing individual fitness. Success in learning new skills gives the individual self-confidence, courage, and determination.” (Mood, Musker & Rink, 2007, p 226)

Equipment: A firm, padded, non-slippery mat

First-Level Stunts

• Spinal Rock
  • Keep the head up, grasp the shins pulling them into the chest, pull tight and rock
• Forward Roll
  • Reach forward, take the weight off the hands, duck the head well under, round the back, roll and tuck
• Forward Roll to back
  • Place the hands on the mat, complete the forward roll, but do not lift the head after passing over it, land flat on back
• Backward Roll over shoulder
  • Lie supine on the mat, place the right hand down by the side and the left arm out to the side, turn the head to the right, and bring the knees up and over the left shoulder. Land on the knees
• Backward Roll
  • Begin in a squat position with the hands next to the ears. Make the back round and roll to the rear. Keep the chin tucked to the chest and the knees together throughout the movement
• Backward Roll, Pike
  • Bend forward with the knees stiff, place the hand behind the thighs, drop back to the seat, raise the legs, and roll straight over the head
• Backward Extension Roll
  • Start as for a backward roll pike, but when the weight is on the shoulders, shoot the legs to the ceiling, maintain a neutral head position, and push hard with the hands. The spotter may grab the pelvis and thigh and lift
• Football Roll
  • Spread the feet apart, bend over, and place the left hand on the mat. Reach under the left arm with the right. Drop to the right shoulder, roll over, and roll across the back from the right shoulder to the left hip. Get up on the left knee, and then step up on the right foot.
• Tripod
  • Make a triangle with the head and hands. Slowly place the knees on the elbows.
• Headstand
  • Be sure that the head and hands form a good triangle. Place the forehead at the hairline, not the top of the head on the mat. Raise the hips by straightening the back. Now raise the legs slowly.
• Cartwheel
  • Begin in a standing position with the side of the body facing down the length of the mat and the arms extended overhead. Rock back on the back leg and then the forward leg. Place the front hand down on the mat. As the other hand comes over, place it on the mat in line with the first hand. At the same time, push with the font leg and swing the back leg up and over the body. Keep the head up and watch the hands as they are placed on the mat. The legs should be outward near a side-splits position when passing through the handstand. When the stunt is completed, the performer should be facing the same way as at the start.

Source:

Mood, D., Musker, F., & Rink J. (2007). Tumbling. In Sports and Recreational Activities (pp. 226-230). New York: McGraw-Hill.