Main Game Athletics Activities for KS1

Rotating circuit of varied athletics activities developing jumping, coordination, and movement skills

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

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Partner-based chase game in confined squares where one student tries to catch another using agility skills

High-energy warm-up where students dodge soft balls while moving around a circle

Fast-paced team game applying throwing techniques to clear beanbags from your area

Partner-based activity where students take turns crossing a designated area using different jump types while their partner observes and counts

Fast-paced team game where students collect objects from opposing team's area, developing speed, agility and teamwork

Teams compete to get all players to the centre by throwing bean bags accurately into hoops

Progressive relay races applying different jumping techniques in team-based competitive format

Team-based relay races using different jumping techniques including two-foot jumps, leaping, and hopping patterns.

Team-based jumping game where students protect 'penguin eggs' while crossing the hall using jumping movements

Teams rotate through six athletic event stations including running, jumping, and throwing challenges

A rotating circuit of 5 athletics stations covering throwing, jumping, running and coordination skills with peer assessment

Groups rotate through five athletics stations practicing throwing, jumping, running, and hurdles with peer feedback

Three rotating stations applying different throwing skills in game-like contexts with varied equipment

Competitive game where numbered pairs race to sidelines based on called numbers or mathematical categories

Competitive relay combining mathematical thinking with physical activity through number recognition and categories

Progressive jumping challenge using adjustable height equipment where students apply learned techniques

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

Collaborative activity where pairs combine individual sequences to create partner performances