Lesson 8 - Carousel Technique Skills
Movement Mastery Adventures
•Year 2
•Athletics
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How can we improve our running, jumping and throwing techniques to perform our best in athletics?
Learning Objectives
- To develop technique when taking part in an athletics carousel
- To apply fundamental movement skills across different athletic disciplines
- To work cooperatively with partners while improving personal performance
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved running, jumping and throwing techniques
- Students will work effectively with partners to support and measure performance
- Students will identify their strengths in different athletic activities
Equipment & Resources Required
Store in container at each throwing station
Alternative: Small soft balls, tennis balls
Bright colours for visibility, stable base
Alternative: Markers, spots, chalk marks
Lowest height setting, lightweight for safety
Alternative: Pool noodles on cones, rope barriers
Weather-proof and clearly visible at each station
Alternative: Laminated instruction sheets, visual diagrams
Optional for more precise measurements
Alternative: Marked cones for distance, counting steps
Teacher controls timing for station rotations
Alternative: Smartphone timer, sand timer
Key Vocabulary
Running as fast as possible over a short distance
The moment when both feet leave the ground in jumping
The object or area you are aiming at when throwing
A regular pattern of movement, especially when running over hurdles
The correct way to perform a skill or movement
Your best ever performance in an activity
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic running with changes of direction
- Simple two-footed jumping
- Underarm throwing with bean bags
Current Skills
- Sprinting with proper stride technique
- Standing long jump with arm swing
- Target throwing with accuracy
- Hurdle technique and rhythm
Next Steps
- Athletics competition preparation
- Advanced throwing techniques
- Multi-event athletics challenges
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise personal best rather than competition between students
- Ensure partners actively support and encourage each other throughout
- Focus on correct technique over speed or distance in all activities
- Use positive reinforcement to maintain effort levels across all stations
- Connect athletics skills to health and fitness benefits
- Celebrate diversity in strengths across different athletic disciplines
- Maintain enthusiasm and energy while teaching proper technique
Common Misconceptions
- Faster always means better - correct by emphasising technique and personal improvement
- Only naturally gifted students can succeed in athletics - show how practice improves everyone
- Athletics is just about individual performance - highlight importance of teamwork and support
- Winning is most important - refocus on effort, improvement and enjoyment
- Some stations are more important than others - value all athletics disciplines equally
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter station times, frequent positive feedback, clear boundaries, movement breaks incorporated
dyspraxia
- Larger targets, simplified movement patterns, extra demonstration time, partner support for coordination
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedules, consistent routines, quiet zones if needed, advance warning of transitions
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of demonstrations, buddy system for guidance, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations, hand signals for timing, written instruction cards, partner support for communication
physical disability
- Adapted distances and heights, seated throwing options, modified hurdles or alternatives, focus on personal improvement
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following instructions, using specific vocabulary, explaining techniques to others
Maths
Counting lengths and jumps, measuring distances, timing activities, comparing scores and improvements
Science
Understanding body systems during exercise, forces in jumping and throwing, heart rate changes
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, supporting others, dealing with disappointment, celebrating success
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position for station overview, circulate regularly to provide feedback and ensure safety
Observation Focus
Monitor technique application, partner cooperation, effort levels, and safety awareness
Intervention Points
Step in when technique needs correction, safety concerns arise, or partner conflicts develop
Demonstration Notes
Use students as positive examples, exaggerate key movements for clarity, connect to previous learning
Verbal Cues
- •'Big strides for sprinting!'
- •'Both feet together for jumping!'
- •'Point at your target!'
- •'Count your steps - one, two, over!'
- •'Encourage your partner!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large teaching space minimum 30m x 40m for five separate stations with adequate spacing
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, free from holes or obstacles, appropriate for running and jumping
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Hurdles at lowest height setting and lightweight design
- •Bean bags soft and in good condition
- •Cones stable and visible
- •Regular equipment checks for damage
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during sprinting
- •Falls during jumping activities
- •Bean bag strikes during throwing
- •Trips over hurdles
- •Overexertion during intense activity
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear pathways marked between stations
- •Adequate spacing between all activities
- •Partner system for safety monitoring
- •Progressive skill development
- •Regular hydration breaks
- •Appropriate rest periods during rotations
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Teacher positioned centrally for overview of all stations
- •Regular circulation to each station
- •Monitor high-activity areas closely
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or frustration
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately with whistle signal, assess any injuries, appropriate first aid response, clear evacuation routes identified