Movement Mastery Adventures
Athletics
•Year 2
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 2 students to the foundational athletic skills of running, jumping and throwing through playful, animal-inspired activities and relatable sporting connections. The emphasis is on developing whole-body coordination and technique awareness whilst building confidence in fundamental movement patterns. Through progressive skill-building and exciting challenges, students discover how their bodies work as integrated systems to create speed, power and accuracy.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to become faster runners?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the fundamental sprinting action with correct arm and leg coordination
- • To understand how body position and stride length affect running speed
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we keep our rhythm steady when jumping over different obstacles?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop consistent rhythm and timing when running over obstacles
- • To maintain balance and coordination when linking running and jumping movements
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we move quickly and change direction like a football player avoiding tackles?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop agility through controlled direction changes
- • To improve coordination by synchronising arm and leg movements
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to jump further like the amazing athletes we see on TV?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop jumping for distance using correct technique
- • To understand how body parts work together to create power and momentum
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies like springs to jump as high as rabbits and kangaroos?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop proper technique when jumping for height using arm drive and takeoff positioning
- • To explore different jumping techniques and understand which provides maximum height
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we throw objects further using our whole body?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop overarm throwing technique for maximum distance
- • To understand the key body positions for powerful throwing
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use our throwing skills to hit targets with precision and control?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop throwing for accuracy using underarm and overarm techniques
- • To demonstrate balanced starting positions for accurate throwing
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we improve our running, jumping and throwing techniques to perform our best in athletics?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop technique when taking part in an athletics carousel
- • To apply fundamental movement skills across different athletic disciplines