Throwing competition
I can take part in a throwing competition and understand how to use my body to throw as far as possible.
Throwing competition
I can take part in a throwing competition and understand how to use my body to throw as far as possible.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to throw, stand side on, transfer weight forwards from our back leg, rotate our body and extend our throwing arm.
- Think: using the correct throwing technique will help us to generate power and throw further.
- Feel: in a competition, we must compete with honesty by collecting our scores accurately.
- Connect: when we make suggestions to help improve our groups performance we are developing our trust.
Keywords
Javelin - a long, pointed spear-like tool used in an athletics event called the javelin throw
Shot put - an athletics event in which an athlete throws a heavy object called a 'shot' as far as possible
Compete - the process or act of trying to win.
Common misconception
Pupils believe that you throw the shot in the shot put event, similar to how you throw the javelin.
Although 'throw' is often the terminology used when competing in the shot put, pupils should push the shot which starts from under their chin. A throwing action, when using a heavier shot, would likely cause a wrist/elblow/shoulder injury.
To help you plan your year 6 physical education lesson on: Throwing competition, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 physical education lesson on: Throwing competition, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 shot between 3 pupils, 1 javelin between 3 pupils, 30+ cones, 30+ beanbags, additional material: safe set up of long distance throwing, worksheet: recording scores
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
