Key Stage 1 Athletics Activities
8 Units · 52 Lessons · 185 Activities
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Students practice controlled striding with alternate leg action, building from 3 to 5 strides
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Systematic practice of rhythmic breathing pattern (3 counts in, 2 counts out) progressing from stationary to movement
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Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges
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Individual agility circuit combining sprinting and weaving with timing element
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Creative footwork patterns through agility ladders developing coordination and agility
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Calm partner discussion activity where students reflect on learning and practice gentle stretches
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Small group relay focusing on controlled agility through cone patterns with turn-taking
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Teams work together to pass a ball from back to front using only their feet
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Focused practice of individual athletic event techniques with detailed instruction and feedback
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A four-station circuit focusing on different jumping techniques with equipment-based challenges
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A progressive warm-up using athletic movement patterns to prepare for running and jumping activities
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Systematic exploration of different athletic starting positions to discover personal preferences and understand technique
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Rotating circuit of varied athletics activities developing jumping, coordination, and movement skills
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Calming reflection activity focusing on peer assessment skills and technical vocabulary development
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Progressive balance beam activities building confidence and dynamic balance skills
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Teams compete to complete balance challenges while carrying beanbags on their heads
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Circuit-style activity where students rotate through different equipment stations (hoops, hurdles, cones) practicing specific balance movements including jumping, leaping and hopping with controlled landings
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Teams work together to transport beanbags from one hoop to another, developing teamwork and controlled movement
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An active listening warm-up where students respond to forest-themed instructions by moving to different areas
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Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner
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Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls
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Personal challenge to jump further than your own body length using partner measurement
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Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
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Students move around with hoops as personal space bubbles, developing precise spatial awareness and control
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Key Stage 1 Athletics
8 Units · 52 Lessons · 185 Activities
🏃
Students practice controlled striding with alternate leg action, building from 3 to 5 strides
🏃
Systematic practice of rhythmic breathing pattern (3 counts in, 2 counts out) progressing from stationary to movement
🏃
Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges
🏃
Individual agility circuit combining sprinting and weaving with timing element
🏃
Creative footwork patterns through agility ladders developing coordination and agility
🏃
Calm partner discussion activity where students reflect on learning and practice gentle stretches
🏃
Small group relay focusing on controlled agility through cone patterns with turn-taking
🏃
Teams work together to pass a ball from back to front using only their feet
🏃
Focused practice of individual athletic event techniques with detailed instruction and feedback
🏃
A four-station circuit focusing on different jumping techniques with equipment-based challenges
🏃
A progressive warm-up using athletic movement patterns to prepare for running and jumping activities
🏃
Systematic exploration of different athletic starting positions to discover personal preferences and understand technique
🏃
Rotating circuit of varied athletics activities developing jumping, coordination, and movement skills
🏃
Calming reflection activity focusing on peer assessment skills and technical vocabulary development
🏃
Progressive balance beam activities building confidence and dynamic balance skills
🏃
Teams compete to complete balance challenges while carrying beanbags on their heads
🏃
Circuit-style activity where students rotate through different equipment stations (hoops, hurdles, cones) practicing specific balance movements including jumping, leaping and hopping with controlled landings
🏃
Teams work together to transport beanbags from one hoop to another, developing teamwork and controlled movement
🏃
An active listening warm-up where students respond to forest-themed instructions by moving to different areas
🏃
Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner
🏃
Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls
🏃
Personal challenge to jump further than your own body length using partner measurement
🏃
Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
🏃
Students move around with hoops as personal space bubbles, developing precise spatial awareness and control
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