Jumping & Dynamic Mastery
Fundamental Movement Skills
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Reception students' fundamental jumping skills through progressive exploration of body mechanics, spatial awareness, and coordination. The focus is on building confidence with two-footed takeoffs and landings whilst introducing dynamic elements like run-ups and equipment use. Through playful investigation, students discover how different body parts work together to create powerful, controlled movements that form the foundation for all future athletic activities.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump safely and powerfully in different directions?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop jumping skills using different techniques and directions
- • To understand the importance of safe landing with bent knees
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use my whole body to jump as far as possible?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop standing long jump technique with arms and legs working together
- • To understand the role of body position in jumping for distance
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump higher and further?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop scissor kick jumping technique with elevation
- • To understand which foot feels better for take-off
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump higher and further when we're moving?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop scissor kick jumping technique with control
- • Explore preferred take-off foot through running jumps
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use a rope to help me practice different jumping movements safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop skipping skills using a rope with coordination
- • To practice jumping with a short run-up approach
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to jump and skip in different exciting ways?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop skipping skills with rope for improved coordination
- • Explore various jumping techniques including hurdles, high jump, and long jump