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Athletics: athletic challenges

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Why this, why now

The unit of work will focus on how we can use our bodies to run as fast as possible, exploring the correct technique individually and within teams to improve performance. Pupils will also begin to evaluate how to jump as far as possible and compare throwing accurately with throwing for distance.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 8 / 13

Athletics: athletic challenges

The unit of work will focus on how we can use our bodies to run as fast as possible, exploring the correct technique individually and within teams to improve performance. Pupils will also begin to evaluate how to jump as far as possible and compare throwing accurately with throwing for distance.

6 lessons
  1. Relay
  2. Running for speed in a team
  3. Jumping for distance: standing long jump
  4. Throwing: accuracy vs distance
  5. Sprinting: explore acceleration
  6. Running for speed: sprinting