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- Year 2
Linking jumping
I can link and perform jumps in combination and under control whilst moving around a space.
- Year 2
Linking jumping
I can link and perform jumps in combination and under control whilst moving around a space.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: linking different jumps in combination requires us to use the correct technique and a controlled landing.
- Think: observing and concentrating on our partner's performance enables us to provide feedback and improve their ideas.
- Feel: trying hard to improve our ideas for linking jumps requires self-belief.
- Connect: working together to teach each other our jumping combinations demonstrates empathy and wanting to achieve.
Keywords
Linking - successfully adding two jumps together so that they flow one after the other
Combinations - linking individual jumps together to create a sequence of jumps
Control - landing softly with shoulders in line with the hips
Common misconception
Pupils might think that jumping is a static action to be performed on the spot.
Jumping can be a dynamic movement that travels through space and can be linked in combination to gain momentum and speed.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Linking jumping, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Linking 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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Locomotion: running, jumping and dodging unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
floor markers, 15+ beanbags, 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
