Athletics
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move objects most efficiently while staying safe and in control?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to run at different speeds like athletes do?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump as far as possible?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw objects further and more accurately?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to improve our balance, agility and coordination skills?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our running, jumping and throwing skills to compete fairly and celebrate everyone's achievements?
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