Choose exam board for KS4 Computer Science (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 English
Choose exam board for KS4 French
Choose exam board for KS4 Geography
Choose exam board for KS4 German
Choose exam board for KS4 History
Choose tier for KS4 Maths
Choose exam board for KS4 Music
Choose exam board for KS4 Physical education (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 Religious education (GCSE)
Choose exam board for KS4 Spanish

      Moving well: can you jump for distance using the correct technique?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can apply the correct technique for jumping in order to jump as far as possible.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: correct technique for jumping far requires taking off from two feet, driving the arms and landing with bent knees.
      2. Think: developing the technique for jumping far requires reflecting on previous jumps and understanding how to improve.
      3. Feel: striving to jump as far as possible demonstrates resilience.
      4. Connect: keeping the score fairly after each jump requires respect.

      Keywords

      • Jump - pushing off a surface with our legs to go up into the air

      • Distance - the length of space between 2 points

      • Sequence - a series of actions linked together

      Common misconception

      Jumping just requires the use of our legs.

      To be able to jump far, you must use your legs and arms together.

      Equipment

      7 markers such as soft toys.

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

      Loading...

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What helps us keep control when balancing on different body parts?

      Correct answer: staying still
      strong muscles
      good focus
      smooth movement

      Q2.
      What helps us decide which balances fit together best?

      strong muscles
      Correct answer: careful thinking
      fast choices
      copying others

      Q3.
      What does it show when we want to make our balance sequence better?

      body strength
      strong focus
      Correct answer: self-motivation
      good balance

      Q4.
      Why should we watch others perform carefully?

      to copy moves
      to stay quiet
      Correct answer: to show respect
      to win points

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What helps us jump far using the correct technique?

      Correct answer: strong arm drive
      gently take off
      straight legs
      landing stiff

      Q2.
      What helps us improve our jumping for distance technique?

      copying others
      Correct answer: reflecting on performance
      jumping faster
      quicker reactions

      Q3.
      What are we demonstrating when we don't give up and we keep trying to jump further?

      strong muscles
      good balance
      Correct answer: resilience
      fast running

      Q4.
      What is a sequence?

      one movement
      random actions
      fast movements
      Correct answer: linked movements

      To help you plan your 3 physical education lesson on: Moving well: can you jump for distance using the correct technique?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...