Jumping combinations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore jumping using different combinations to jump over a greater distance.
Key learning points
- Move: combining jumps successfully requires us to control each landing before beginning the next jump.
- Move: jumping for distance requires us to keep our head up, drive our arms and bend our knees to control the landing.
- Think: using the correct technique for jumping while combining jumps together will increase the distances we can jump.
- Feel: striving to jump further shows a great level of self-belief.
- Connect: helping others to improve their technique demonstrates empathy.
Keywords
Distance - the length of space between two points. This might mean how far an athlete has jumped
Combinations - linking individual jumps together to create a sequence of jumps
Control - landing softly with shoulders in line with the hips
Common misconception
Some pupils might think that their ability to jump far is fixed and cannot be changed or improved.
Everyone is capable of improving their performance. Practice, developing a good technique and showing self-belief can all help us to improve.
Teacher tip
This lesson provides lots of opportunities to reinforce a growth mindset.
Equipment
120+ cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these actions can be used to travel within a space?
Q2.Which of these words describes a smooth link between jumps?
Q3.Which of these characteristics will help you improve?
Q4.Which of these body parts helps to soften the landing of a jump?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these qualities will help you to continue to improve your performance?
Q2.Which elements of a jump can be built up by combining jumps together?
Q3.Which of these skills will help you to link different jumps?
Q4.Which of these body parts are important to achieve a good jumping technique?
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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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