Athletics: athletic challenges refined
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Why this why now
In this unit of work, pupils will need to draw upon all of their prior learning of a vast range of athletic activities and strive to apply this understanding to the best of their ability through different competition formats. This unit will teach pupils about their body composition and enable pupils to develop an understanding of the events and activities they are suited to. Later, pupils will have the chance to work in teams where they will be challenged to select the events they should each compete in, specific to their own unique skill sets.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know how to run fast when sprinting.
- Pupils know what we mean by pacing and can run for distance.
- Pupils understand the difference between sprinting and pacing.
- Pupils can throw for distance using a javelin .
- Pupils know how to adapt their technique to throw for distance using a shot put.
- Pupils can jump far in isolation and in combination.
- Pupils can apply running for speed over hurdles.
- Pupils know how to run fast over hurdles.
- Pupils can apply learning in competitive activities.
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Why this why now
In this unit of work, pupils will need to draw upon all of their prior learning of a vast range of athletic activities and strive to apply this understanding to the best of their ability through different competition formats. This unit will teach pupils about their body composition and enable pupils to develop an understanding of the events and activities they are suited to. Later, pupils will have the chance to work in teams where they will be challenged to select the events they should each compete in, specific to their own unique skill sets.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will know how to run fast when sprinting.
- Pupils know what we mean by pacing and can run for distance.
- Pupils understand the difference between sprinting and pacing.
- Pupils can throw for distance using a javelin .
- Pupils know how to adapt their technique to throw for distance using a shot put.
- Pupils can jump far in isolation and in combination.
- Pupils can apply running for speed over hurdles.
- Pupils know how to run fast over hurdles.
- Pupils can apply learning in competitive activities.
Athletics: athletic challenges refined
This unit will challenge pupils to apply their knowledge and skills into a series of competitions. Pupils will experience competition across multiple areas of athletics and will have to work individually and collaborate together in teams to apply the correct techniques in order to be successful.
6 lessons in unit
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