Unit Overview
This unit develops pupils’ fundamental athletic skills through a range of running, jumping and throwing activities.
- Develops sprinting, endurance running and relay skills
- Introduces different jumping techniques for distance and height
- Develops throwing skills using a range of equipment
- Encourages pupils to improve performance through practice and effort
- Introduces measuring, recording and comparing performances
- Promotes fair competition, teamwork and personal challenge
Unit Outcomes
By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to:
- Run at different speeds over short and longer distances
- Perform a range of jumping actions for distance and height
- Throw a variety of objects with control and accuracy
- Improve performance through practice and effort
- Measure, record and compare results
- Demonstrate positive attitudes towards competition and personal challenge
Lessons
Lesson 1: Throwing – Javelin
Warm-up • Skill Development • Game
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