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This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental movements of athletics through playful exploration and whole-body awareness. The emphasis is on developing natural movement patterns and body coordination rather than technical perfection, building confidence in running, jumping, and throwing while fostering a love for physical activity. Through progressive skill-building and culminating in a celebration competition, students experience the joy of athletic movement in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Starting and Stopping at Speed
45 min

Big Question:

How can we move objects most efficiently while staying safe and in control?

Key Objectives:

  • • Discover different ways to start and stop moving at speed
  • • Identify which methods of moving objects are quickest and most efficient

Lesson 2

Running at Different Speeds
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to run at different speeds like athletes do?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the ability to run at different speeds with control
  • • To show explosive power when starting a run from stationary

Lesson 3

Distance Jumping Basics
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to jump as far as possible?

Key Objectives:

  • • Experience and perform a variety of jumping techniques using two-footed take off
  • • Develop standing long jump technique for maximum distance

Lesson 4

Arm Direction in Throwing
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw objects further and more accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To throw a range of objects over a distance using correct technique
  • • To adapt throwing styles to different objects

Lesson 5

Balance and Agility Circuit
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to improve our balance, agility and coordination skills?

Key Objectives:

  • • To explore and refine basic agility, balance and coordination skills through circuit activities
  • • To work collaboratively in small groups to improve performance and achieve team goals

Lesson 6

Athletics Competition Day
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our running, jumping and throwing skills to compete fairly and celebrate everyone's achievements?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply running, throwing and jumping skills in competitive situations
  • • To work effectively both individually and as part of a team