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- Year 10
Darts
I can throw a dart with control and adjust my technique based on feedback to improve accuracy.
- Year 10
Darts
I can throw a dart with control and adjust my technique based on feedback to improve accuracy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: adopting a balanced stance with the same throwing arm and leg forward will improve the accuracy of shots.
- Think: ensuring others are clear of your target reduces the risk of harm.
- Feel: focusing on progress, not the outcome, will help us manage frustration and remain calm.
- Connect: taking turns fairly will allow us to work respectfully as part of a team.
Keywords
Stance - the stable body position you need to take before throwing a dart
Accuracy - hitting as close as possible to your intended target
Feedback - information about our performance that helps us understand what we did well and what we can improve
Common misconception
You need a strong throw to be good at darts.
Darts is more about control and accuracy than power. A smooth, balanced stance and consistent release are more important.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Darts, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Darts, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
dart boards & darts (electronic are safest), chalk and other materials to make target areas
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
