Jumping & Dynamic Mastery
•Reception
•Fundamental Movement Skills
•Central position for whole class to hear
Alternative: Phone with speaker, CD player
Various heights 10-20cm around activity area
Alternative: Cones with canes, rope lines
30cm apart in lines for bouncing over
Alternative: Skipping ropes laid on ground, chalk lines
Adjustable height 15-25cm for scissor jumping
Alternative: Two chairs with rope between
For safe landing areas at jumping stations
Alternative: Carpet squares, marked floor areas
For marking wall height measurements
Alternative: Washable markers, sticky notes
Central line for side-to-side jumping
Alternative: Tape lines on floor, rope on ground
For measuring jump distances and heights
Alternative: Ruler, marked floor areas
A jumping action where legs move like scissors in the air
The foot you push off from to start your jump
Getting height in your jump by pushing up strongly
Jumping straight up as high as possible
Jumping forward as far as possible from a still position
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following complex instructions, using descriptive language for jumping actions, discussing similarities and differences
Measuring jump heights and distances, counting jumps in speed activities, comparing measurements between attempts
Understanding forces in jumping, gravity effects on landing, muscle coordination and body systems during exercise
Building confidence through challenge, perseverance when activities are difficult, celebrating personal and others' achievements
Central position during demonstrations, circulating during practice, stationed at high-risk activities like vertical jumping
Watch for correct take-off foot usage, scissor action development, safe landing technique, and individual confidence levels
Step in when children struggle with take-off foot identification, provide support for equipment-based jumping, assist with self-assessment understanding
Use slow motion for complex skills, exaggerate movements for visibility, select good child examples for peer learning, emphasise safety throughout
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 15m x 20m with high ceiling for vertical jumping
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, suitable for jumping and landing
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other children are safely occupied
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