High jumping
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform a range of high jumps with good control.
Key learning points
- Move: high jumping requires swinging our arms and bending our knees to land safely in an upright position with control.
- Move: high gymnastic jumps show clear shapes in the air with pointed fingers and toes.
- Think: imagination enables us to create and try a range of different jumps.
- Feel: self-belief enables us to keep trying, even when it gets difficult.
- Connect: listening to others and sharing ideas shows empathy.
Keywords
High - to move while reaching upwards vertically from the ground or surface
Jump - use your legs to push yourself up off the ground and into the air for a moment
Control - using body tension to help balance and hold positions carefully
Common misconception
Pupils jump too high and lose the quality of shapes. Pupils jump too far around in a half-turn jump and lose control of their landing. Pupils round backs on landing, causing hands to touch the floor.
Celebrate clear shapes over jumps that are too high. Spend time teaching what 'half-turn' means, reminding pupils to start facing one direction and end facing the opposite direction. Remind pupils to keep their backs straight so they land upright.
Teacher tip
When sharing teaching points, tell pupils to 'Stand like a gymnast' so they learn to control their bodies. Pupils stand still in an upright position, holding their muscles tight, with feet together and arms by their sides. When referring to 'land and stand' expect pupils to hold still for 2 seconds.
Equipment
30+ floor markers
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What part of your body needs to bend when landing a jump?
Q2.Which body part do we reach up with to move high?
Q3.How can we show empathy to each other?
Q4.What do we do with our bodies to show control?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call a high jump where we spread our arms and legs out wide when in the air?
Q2.What do we call a high jump where we land facing the opposite direction?
Q3.What does listening to others and sharing ideas show?
Q4.What do we show when we keep trying, even when things are difficult?
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: High jumping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: High jumping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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