Lesson 1 - Jumping and Landing Safely
Foundation Jumping Skills and Body Awareness
•Year 1
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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How can we jump safely in different directions and use our jumping skills to avoid obstacles in games?
Learning Objectives
- To recap and develop jumping, hopping and leaping techniques with safe landings
- To understand when, where and why we use different types of jumps in games and sports
- To apply jumping skills in game situations while avoiding obstacles and defenders
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate safe jumping and landing techniques
- Students will show understanding of different jumping movements and their purposes
- Students will successfully apply jumping skills in the Lily Pads and Snakes game
Equipment & Resources Required
Scattered around space, minimum 2 metres apart
Alternative: Cones, bean bags, small mats
Placed randomly as 'lily pads'
Alternative: Chalked circles, rope circles
Laid straight on floor as 'snakes'
Alternative: Masking tape lines, chalk lines
For identifying taggers in progressions
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts, name tags
Key Vocabulary
Taking off and landing with both feet at the same time
Moving by jumping on one foot repeatedly
A long jump from one foot to the other foot
Landing with knees bent to absorb the impact
The area around you where you can move safely without touching others
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic jumping with two feet from EYFS
- Understanding of personal space
- Basic balance and coordination skills
Current Skills
- Safe landing technique with bent knees
- Jumping in different directions and at different speeds
- Application of jumping in game contexts
Next Steps
- More complex jumping patterns and combinations
- Using jumping in invasion games
- Measuring and comparing jumping distances
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Safe landing technique with bent knees is more important than jump height or distance
- Different jumps serve different purposes - emphasise when and why to use each type
- Personal space awareness prevents collisions and ensures everyone can participate safely
- Game rules help everyone have fun and stay safe - honest self-refereeing builds character
- Using arms effectively improves both balance and jumping power
- Listening skills are crucial for safety and learning in PE activities
- Encouragement and positive feedback help build confidence in physical skills
Common Misconceptions
- Jumping higher is always better - correct by emphasising control and safe landings
- Hopping and leaping are the same thing - clarify with clear demonstrations of foot patterns
- Only forward jumps are useful - show sideways and backwards applications
- Rules in games are optional - reinforce that rules keep everyone safe and make games fair
- Some students 'can't jump' - emphasise that everyone can improve with practice and support
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide additional movement breaks, use clear and immediate feedback
dyspraxia
- Demonstrate movements multiple times, break skills into smaller steps, provide physical support for balance if needed
autism spectrum
- Provide clear visual schedule of activities, establish quiet space if needed, use consistent language and routines
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, provide verbal descriptions of layout, assign sighted buddy for navigation support
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for start/stop commands, provide written or demonstrated instructions, maintain eye contact when speaking
physical disability
- Adapt jumping to stepping or reaching movements, provide seated alternatives, use different heights for obstacles
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting jumps and hops, measuring jumping distances, understanding patterns in movement sequences
Science
Forces and motion in jumping, how muscles work during take-off and landing, understanding impact and absorption
Geography
Directional vocabulary (forwards, backwards, sideways), spatial awareness and mapping movement around obstacles
PSHE
Following rules for safety, cooperation and sharing space, resilience when activities are challenging, celebrating others' achievements
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Stand where you can see all students - usually at edge or corner of space. Move around during activities to provide individual support
Observation Focus
Watch for safe landing technique, appropriate use of space, and students following game rules correctly
Intervention Points
Step in if students are using unsafe technique, not following rules, or showing signs of frustration or fatigue
Demonstration Notes
Always demonstrate the full movement slowly first, then at normal speed. Use exaggerated movements so all students can see clearly. Face students when demonstrating or use a student to demonstrate while you narrate
Verbal Cues
- •'Soft landings with bendy knees!'
- •'Find a safe space away from others!'
- •'Use your arms to help you balance!'
- •'Remember which jump goes with which obstacle!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 15m x 20m hall space, clear of obstacles and with non-slip surface
Surface Check
Ensure floor is dry, clean and free from hazards. Remove any slippery mats or equipment from area
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check hoops are not cracked or damaged
- •Ensure ropes lie flat and won't trip students
- •Confirm markers are secure and won't slide
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during jumping activities
- •Falls from poor landing technique
- •Trips over equipment on floor
- •Overexertion leading to fatigue
Risk Mitigation
- •Establish clear boundaries and personal space expectations
- •Emphasise and practice safe landing technique throughout
- •Regular equipment checks and safe placement
- •Monitor student energy levels and provide rest breaks
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe whole space during activities
- •Focus attention on areas with equipment hazards
- •Monitor students who may be struggling with technique
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately on command, assess injury severity, apply first aid if qualified, seek additional support as needed