Lesson 6 - Athletics Circuit & Values
Building Confidence in Motion
•Year 2
•Athletics
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How can we demonstrate athletic skills whilst showing excellent sporting values?
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate a variety of athletic techniques with competency
- Show sporting values through feedback and encouragement to peers
- Apply school games values in competitive situations
Key Outcomes
- Students will perform athletic skills with improved technique and confidence
- Students will provide constructive feedback to help peers improve
- Students will demonstrate passion, respect, determination and teamwork throughout activities
Equipment & Resources Required
Various colours for organisation and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, spots
Safe throwing implements suitable for Year 2
Alternative: Foam rockets, pool noodles, tennis balls in socks
Target areas for javelin throwing activity
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, hula hoops
Maximum 20cm height for safety
Alternative: Cones with pool noodles, rope between cones, agility ladders
Soft, breakaway material only
Alternative: Rope, elastic band, ribbon
For measuring broad jump distances
Alternative: Metre sticks, chalk marks, floor markings
Key Vocabulary
Positive behaviours like respect, determination, teamwork, honesty, passion and self-belief
The correct way to perform a skill for best results
Helpful comments to help someone improve their performance
Jumping forward as far as possible from a standing position
Barriers to step or jump over while running
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic running, jumping and throwing movements
- Understanding of simple athletic activities
- Basic cooperation and turn-taking skills
Current Skills
- Multi-directional running with improved coordination
- Throwing for accuracy and distance using correct technique
- Jumping with control and understanding of landing technique
- Providing constructive feedback to peers
Next Steps
- More complex athletic combinations and sequences
- Advanced throwing techniques and target accuracy
- Leadership roles in group activities
- Self-assessment and reflection on performance
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Sporting values are as important as athletic skills in this lesson
- Focus on technique and safety over speed and distance
- Encourage peer feedback and support throughout all activities
- Use stations to maximise practice time and cater for different abilities
- Self-assessment builds ownership of learning and honest reflection
- Connect athletics to community opportunities for continued participation
- Celebrate effort and improvement rather than just natural ability
Common Misconceptions
- Athletics is only for naturally fast or strong children - emphasise that everyone can improve with practice
- Winning is the most important thing - focus on personal best and sporting values
- Technique doesn't matter if you're already good - everyone can refine their skills
- Feedback should focus on what's wrong - teach positive, constructive feedback methods
- Athletics is just running fast - show the variety of skills and techniques involved
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter station rotations, clear movement boundaries, regular position changes, fidget tools available
dyspraxia
- Simplified movement patterns, extra demonstration time, peer support, modified equipment for easier grip
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of stations, quiet reflection area available, consistent routines, advanced warning of transitions
visual impairment
- Bright coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of all activities, buddy system for guidance, textured markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all techniques, clear hand signals for instructions, written station cards, visual timers
physical disability
- Seated throwing versions, modified distances, alternative equipment (larger targets), wheelchair accessible stations
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following complex instructions, giving constructive feedback, developing sports vocabulary
Maths
Measuring distances in broad jump, counting scores in javelin golf, timing rotations and races
Science
Understanding forces in throwing and jumping, body systems during exercise, momentum and acceleration
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience and determination, celebrating others' success, emotional regulation
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position allowing supervision of all stations, moving between groups during rotations
Observation Focus
Athletic technique development, sporting values demonstration, safety awareness, peer interaction quality
Intervention Points
Poor technique causing injury risk, unsporting behaviour, equipment misuse, lack of inclusion
Demonstration Notes
Demonstrate all athletic techniques slowly first, emphasise safety in all movements, model positive sporting behaviour and feedback giving
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember your sporting values!'
- •'Focus on technique, not just speed!'
- •'How can you help your partner improve?'
- •'Show me your best athletic posture!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor area minimum 30m x 20m for station activities
Surface Check
Even, non-slip surface free from hazards and obstacles
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Soft javelins only - no hard implements
- •Hurdles maximum 20cm height with safe breakaway design
- •High jump bar made of soft, breakaway material only
- •All cones and markers in good condition
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during running activities
- •Falls during jumping activities
- •Equipment strikes during throwing
- •Overexertion in competitive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries and running lanes established
- •Adequate spacing between stations and groups
- •Progressive skill building from simple to complex
- •Emphasis on technique over power/speed
- •Soft equipment only for throwing activities
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for visibility of all stations simultaneously
- •Priority supervision at throwing and jumping stations
- •Monitor competitive activities for sporting behaviour
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required