Whole-Body Athletics Basics
Athletics
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to fundamental athletic movements through a progressive exploration of reaction, jumping, and throwing skills. The emphasis is on developing whole-body coordination and control rather than competitive performance, building confidence through playful practice and peer support. Each lesson connects movement to safety awareness, creating strong foundations for future athletic development.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move our bodies quickly and safely when we need to react fast?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop quick reaction times to visual and auditory signals
- • Demonstrate agility, balance and coordination in movement patterns
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump further and land safely?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop jumping techniques using one foot to two feet and two feet to two feet
- • Coordinate running with jumping movements
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump higher, further, and land safely?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop different styles of jumping including hops, leaps, and two-footed jumps
- • Improve technique to increase height and distance of jumps
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we jump further by using our whole body?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop jumping technique using different take-off methods
- • To understand how a run-up can increase jumping distance
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we throw further and safer by using our whole body?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop overarm throwing technique with proper body positioning
- • To practice throwing with a run-up to increase distance
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use good feedback to help our friends become better athletes while showing excellent sporting values?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate a variety of athletic techniques with competence
- • To provide constructive feedback to help peers improve their performance