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- Year 8
Officiating, performing and supporting your team
I can take on a range of roles to support my team and the successful running of an athletics event.
- Year 8
Officiating, performing and supporting your team
I can take on a range of roles to support my team and the successful running of an athletics event.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: selecting and applying the most relevant skills in relation to the activity increases the chances of success.
- Think: being clear on the rules and conventions of an event and communicating that to others ensures a fair competition.
- Feel: all forms of contributions to the event play a vital role in its success and foster a sense of achievement.
- Connect: accepting victory and defeat graciously helps to maintain a positive environment for all performers.
Keywords
Official - a person responsible for managing and overseeing the events, ensuring rules are followed and making decisions to ensure fair play and safety
Performer - an athlete or participant competing in events, showcasing their skills and abilities in various athletic activities
Sporting behaviour - demonstrating respect and good conduct before, during and after the events, regardless of the outcome
Common misconception
Poor sporting behaviour is only related to people who spectate or support the events.
Everyone involved in the competition is responsible for how they behave and showing good sporting behaviour. This includes supporters, performers and officials. Everyone's role is to ensure the event remains safe, fair and enjoyable for all.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Officiating, performing and supporting your team, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Officiating, performing and supporting your team, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
stop watches; high jump module and mats; various weighted shot puts; tape measures; cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
