Key Stage 3 Athletics

3 Units · 21 Lessons · 86 Activities

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Exciting target game where teams use throwing skills to knock objects off platforms at different heights and distances
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Teams combine individual jumping heights to reach the heights of various animals through measurement and teamwork
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Structured cool-down combining physical recovery with learning reflection and sport connections
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Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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Progressive partner activity developing pushing technique and weight transfer using basketballs, building from two-handed to one-handed chest push with increasing distance
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Teams of four strategically select world record marathon pace targets and run relay races attempting to maintain those elite speeds over varying distances
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Progressive apparatus work where students explore and create sequences jumping along, over, and from gymnastics benches, incorporating take-off skills, flight shapes, and balance elements
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Teams of 2-4 students complete the multi-stage fitness test by taking turns running shuttles, requiring teamwork, communication, pacing strategy, and shared cardiovascular effort
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Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end
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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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Partner rally game combining chest passes and bounce passes with communication challenges
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Partners practice chest and bounce passes, then create rallies with pattern changes called by either player
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Students practice different leg bouncing patterns (Le-Le-Ri-Ri, Le-Le-Ri, Ri-Ri-Le) to develop coordination and rhythm for triple jump, progressing from standing to basic triple jump execution.
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Dynamic warm-up activity developing explosive leg power through exaggerated bounding movements with coordinated arm and leg drive
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Teams compete in 4x100m relay races focusing on personal best times and perfect technique, with emphasis on teamwork and improvement rather than just winning.
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Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
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Dynamic warm-up using directional commands to activate body systems and improve reaction times
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Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West
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Students navigate between compass points in a coordinated pattern, developing spatial awareness and reaction time
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Fast-paced chasing game where thieves steal cones while defenders try to tag them, developing acceleration, deceleration, and reaction time.
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Memorable tactile learning activity teaching correct shot put hand positioning and grip through repetitive practice with tennis balls and verbal memory cues
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A progressive seated activity where students roll discus along the ground to develop proper index finger release technique and discus spin before progressing to standing throws
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A comprehensive 10-minute dynamic warm-up specifically designed to prepare athletes for explosive movements including sprinting, jumping and throwing
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Progressive warm-up developing hand-to-hand coordination and communication while building to running pace
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