Lesson 6 - Jumping Competition and Assessment
Foundation Jumping Skills and Body Awareness
•Year 1
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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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
Place 3 cones per lane at 1m, 1.5m, and 2m distances
Alternative: Bean bags, markers, chalk lines
One per group for score recording
Alternative: Paper score sheets, clipboards
Organise into 8 teams with clear identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, house team colours
Key Vocabulary
A contest between people or teams to see who is best at something
The correct way to do a movement or skill
How far something travels from start to finish
Playing by the rules and being honest about scores
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
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