Power, Endurance & Teamwork
•Year 2
•Athletics
•Space benches around hall for circuit work
Alternative: Low boxes, sturdy platforms, or steps
Check ropes are appropriate length for students
Alternative: Long ribbon, elastic bands, or PE ropes
Balls should be grippable between knees
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, or small playground balls
Mark team areas and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, spots, or chalk lines
Jumping where you take off and land using both feet at the same time
The number of times you repeat an exercise
When your shin bone is straight up and down, not leaning forward
When your legs are positioned one in front and one behind your body
How far you can move your body parts during an exercise
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting repetitions, measuring jump distances, understanding sets and numbers
Learning about animal adaptations, understanding how muscles work, forces in jumping
Discussing penguin habitats, polar regions, and environmental adaptations
Teamwork, perseverance, celebrating effort over outcome, supporting others
Rotate between activity stations to provide feedback and ensure safety
Look for proper jumping technique, safe landings, and positive team interactions
Step in when technique is unsafe, students are struggling with equipment, or negative behaviour occurs
Use exaggerated movements to show correct technique, contrast good and poor examples
Minimum 15m x 20m hall space with clear sight lines
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, adequate cushioning for jumping
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed
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