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Lesson 6 - Jumping Competition and Assessment

Foundation Jumping Skills and Body Awareness

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Year 1

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Fundamental Movement Skills

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45 min

Big Question

How can we use our jumping skills to succeed in competitions and games?

Learning Objectives

Apply jumping skills in competitive situations with correct technique
Demonstrate understanding of why jumping skills are important in sport
Work cooperatively in teams whilst following rules and showing fairness

Key Outcomes

Students will successfully complete jumping competitions using proper technique
Students will understand when and why jumping skills are needed in different sports
Students will demonstrate teamwork and fair play throughout competitive activities

Equipment & Resources Required

Cones

24 (3 per team for distance competition)

Place 3 cones per lane at 1m, 1.5m, and 2m distances

Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk lines

Sun Markers

One per group for score recording

Alternative: Paper score sheets, clipboards

Team bibs

30 (different colours)

Organise into 8 teams with clear identification

Alternative: Coloured bands, house team colours

Key Vocabulary

Competition

A contest between people or teams to see who is best at something

Technique

The correct way to do a movement or skill

Distance

How far something travels from start to finish

Fairness

Playing by the rules and being honest about scores

Teamwork

Working together with others to achieve a common goal

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic two-foot jumping technique
Understanding of personal space
Simple game rules and turn-taking

Current Skills

Applying jumping skills in competitive situations
Understanding tactical use of jumping in sport
Demonstrating teamwork and sportsmanship

Next Steps

Combining jumping with other locomotor skills
Using jumping in invasion games
Advanced jumping techniques and strategies

Milestone Indicators

Consistently jumps with correct technique under pressure

Can explain when jumping is useful in different sports

Shows good sportsmanship in competitive situations

Key Teaching Points

Maintain jumping technique even under competitive pressure
Emphasise sportsmanship and fair play throughout all activities
Connect jumping skills to real-world sports applications
Use competitions as assessment opportunities for technique and teamwork
Celebrate effort and improvement alongside winning
Ensure safety through proper landing technique
Provide clear scoring systems that students can understand and use

Common Misconceptions

Competition means winning at any cost - emphasise fair play and technique
Jumping harder means jumping further - focus on proper technique
Speed jumping means running - reinforce two-foot to two-foot requirement
Only winners are successful - celebrate all achievements and improvements
Competitive pressure excuses poor behaviour - maintain expectations for sportsmanship

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Frequent activity changes, clear role assignments, movement breaks between competitions

dyspraxia

Extra practice time, simplified movement patterns, peer support during activities

autism spectrum

Clear visual schedules of activities, consistent routines, quiet area available if needed

visual impairment

Use bright coloured cones, clear verbal descriptions of distances, buddy system for guidance

hearing impairment

Visual signals for starting races, written scoring systems, demonstration of all techniques

physical disability

Seated throwing competitions as alternative, modified distances, adaptive equipment where needed

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Sports vocabulary, giving instructions, expressing ideas about technique and strategy

Maths

Counting competition points, measuring jump distances, adding team scores, comparing results

Science

Understanding forces in jumping, gravity and landing, muscle groups used in movement

PSHE

Teamwork, fair play, dealing with winning and losing, encouraging others, honesty in scoring

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Central position allowing view of all teams and competition areas

Observation Focus

Jumping technique, fair play, team cooperation, individual effort

Intervention Points

Step in for technique correction, safety issues, or unsportsmanlike behaviour

Demonstration Notes

Show perfect jumping technique regularly, emphasise safety in all movements

Verbal Cues

•'Bend those knees for power!'
•'Swing your arms to help you fly!'
•'Land softly and safely!'
•'Great sportsmanship!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Large indoor hall or outdoor area, minimum 15m x 20m for competitions

Surface Check

Non-slip surface, clear of obstacles, appropriate for jumping and landing

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Cones placed securely with no sharp edges
•Adequate spacing between jumping lanes
•Start lines clearly marked and visible

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Collisions between students in adjacent lanes
•Poor landing technique causing injury
•Overexertion during competitive activities

Risk Mitigation

•Clear lane boundaries and student positioning
•Emphasis on proper landing technique throughout
•Regular technique reminders during competition
•Appropriate rest periods between activities

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position to observe all jumping lanes simultaneously
•Monitor for technique deterioration during competition
•Watch for signs of fatigue or unsafe behaviour

Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid