The hurdles
I can understand and apply the correct hurdling technique to jump safely and efficiently.
The hurdles
I can understand and apply the correct hurdling technique to jump safely and efficiently.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: When hurdling, we must look forward, drive the lead knee up, step over the hurdle and bend the trailing leg.
- Move: we should use a consistent stride pattern between the hurdles, leading with the same leg each jump.
- Think: observing others and evaluating their performance can help us to improve our hurdle technique.
- Feel: managing our emotions is important when hurdling as we may get frustrated if we knock a hurdle over.
- Connect: communicating with others and providing feedback is vital for the development of their technique.
Keywords
Hurdle - a physical barrier that runners must jump over during a race
Lead leg - the leg that goes over the hurdle first
Trail leg - the leg that follows over the hurdle after the lead leg
Common misconception
Pupils jump as high as possible when attempting to clear a hurdle which can slow them down and negatively effect their rhythm.
Pupils need to focus on their technique to help them jump the hurdles efficiently with a flat technique.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: The hurdles, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: The hurdles, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
30+ cones, hurdles, 30+ beanbags
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
