Jumping competitions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of jumping to take part in competitions as part of a team.
Key learning points
- Move: the correct technique for jumping requires us to swing our arms, bend our knees, look ahead and land with control.
- Think: evaluating our own and others' performance helps to improve our technique and perform better in competitions.
- Feel: listening to feedback and striving to improve our performance shows self belief and confidence when performing.
- Connect: playing fairly within our own team and against the opposition will allow everyone to engage in the competition.
Keywords
Competition - the process or act of trying to win
Evaluate - the process of thinking about the quality of performance
Technique - the method we use to perform a task
Common misconception
Pupils might think that jumping competitions only focus on individual ability.
When we are competing as part of a team, our performance is a combined effort and everyone in the team can contribute in lots of different ways.
Teacher tip
Remember to recognise and praise the pupils who offer suggestions to others about ways they can improve. Some pupils may display great tactical awareness and help to guide others. Some pupils may continue to give their best effort even if they find the technique more difficult.
Equipment
60+ cones, chalk
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these words describes an event where people try to win the most points?
Q2.Which of these words describes someone in your group who you are working with?
Q3.Which of these qualities can help you to achieve your best?
Q4.Why does bending your knees help when you are jumping?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which type of jump is needed in a competition where you jump upwards?
Q2.Which type of jump is needed in a competition where you jump forwards?
Q3.Which of these qualities can help you to perform your best when competing?
Q4.What can help to improve performances in competitions?
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Jumping competitions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Jumping competitions, 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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