Early Years Athletics

1 Unit · 6 Lessons · 39 Activities

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Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges
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Teams compete to complete balance challenges while carrying beanbags on their heads
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Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the area, then collect balls from cones and transfer them to empty cones on command
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Students respond to coloured signals with different movement patterns to warm up their bodies
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Progressive throwing accuracy game using cone targets with pickup and throw challenges
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Fast-paced team game where students flip cups up or down, developing quick decision-making and fine motor skills
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Teams work together to get all members into a hoop using jumping technique and cooperative balancing
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Dynamic warm-up where children travel around space and must freeze instantly on command
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Small group rotation activity developing frisbee throwing accuracy and cooperation skills
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Children learn to control movement speed using car gear system analogy
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Dynamic warm-up where students explore different movement speeds by changing 'gears' from slow walking to running, developing pace control and spatial awareness
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Students find partners, count down together, and jump simultaneously to achieve high five in the air
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Focused skill session teaching correct running arm technique using the 'hips to lips' method, progressing from stationary practice to jogging on the spot
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Individual lane running practice focusing on straight-line technique and personal focus
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Dynamic warm-up where students run freely and transport objects on signal, developing spatial awareness and control
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Three rotating stations applying different throwing skills in game-like contexts with varied equipment
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Students navigate through a maze of varied obstacles, making decisions about how to negotiate each challenge while maintaining good running form
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Structured practice of overarm throwing technique with partner work and progressive challenges
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Pairs set up jumping courses and take turns challenging each other to reach targets
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Partner-based tag game developing sustained running, direction changes, and fair play
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Learn pendulum body motion to generate power for distance throwing using whole body movement
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Classic team reaction game where teams race to their line when their animal name is called
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Skill-building activity teaching the athletic ready position and quick reactions to signals
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Calming cool-down combining gentle breathing exercises with reflection on lesson learning and personal development
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