Using apparatus to aid flight
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can demonstrate good take off, flight and landing techniques with control and balance using a springboard.
Key learning points
- Move: good springboard technique requires a controlled run up and correct foot placement on the springboard.
- Move: taking off from the springboard involves pushing upwards and extending the arms overhead to assist with height.
- Think: understanding how good technique using a springboard can generate flight will help you perform controlled jumps.
- Feel: continuing to try even when apprehensive about using a springboard will develop your self-confidence.
- Connect: completing group challenges using a springboard requires excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Keywords
Flight - when we are in the air, not touching the ground or equipment
Springboard - a specially designed board using in gymnastics to help generate upward momentum
Take-off - transitioning from the ground into the air and could use apparatus such as a springboard
Common misconception
Pupils struggle to coordinate their take off on to the springboard. Pupils land on the springboard with their heels.
Use a short run up to develop good take off technique focusing on 1 foot to 2 feet on the springboard. Pupils should always land on the balls of their feet to get more lift from the springboard.
Teacher tip
Pupils should already know how to land safely with knees bent and upright posture. However, if pupils lack confidence and control when jumping, set up stations away from the springboards where they can work on their basic jumps techniques and safe landings.
Equipment
1 mat between 2, 4 springboards (or as many as available)
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How can you absorb impact to protect you from injury when jumping?
Q2.What jump are you performing when extending arms and legs out to create an ‘X’ shape?
Q3.Where should your arms be when performing a straight jump?
Q4.When jumping from apparatus, which of the following is most important?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does a springboard help us to generate?
Q2.How many feet should you push off the springboard or the floor to gain height?
Q3.If we gradually extend our run up to generate more height off the springboard, what can this help us develop?
Q4.What is the stage of the jump called where we transition from the ground to their air using a springboard?
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