Lesson 6 - Multi-Skills Competition
Power, Endurance & Teamwork
•Year 2
•Athletics
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How can we work together as a team to achieve our best performance in different athletic challenges?
Learning Objectives
- Perform a range of athletic skills in a competitive multi-skills format
- Compete effectively as part of a team whilst supporting teammates
- Persevere to complete challenging tasks and demonstrate resilience
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully complete multiple athletic skill stations as part of a team
- Students will demonstrate cooperation and score-keeping skills during competitive activities
- Students will show persistence and encouragement towards teammates throughout challenges
Equipment & Resources Required
Mix of tennis balls, foam balls, and small playground balls for different activities
Alternative: Beanbags, soft play balls
One per station, positioned for optimal challenge level
Alternative: Large containers, storage boxes
Various colours for clear station boundaries and targets
Alternative: Markers, spots
One per team with pre-prepared score sheets
Alternative: Whiteboards and markers
For accurate station setup distances
Alternative: Pre-measured spacing markers
For over and under station setup
Alternative: Gymnastics apparatus, cones with poles
Must be easily displaced for safety if contacted
Alternative: Pool noodle, cane
For timing rotations and activity periods
Alternative: Smartphone timer, wall clock
Key Vocabulary
A contest where teams or individuals try to win by performing their best
A way of keeping score by making marks to count points
Working together with others to achieve a common goal
Continuing to try even when something is difficult or challenging
Moving from one station to the next in a planned order
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching skills
- Simple jumping movements with two feet
- Understanding of taking turns and following rules
Current Skills
- Competitive application of athletic skills
- Team cooperation and communication
- Score-keeping and problem-solving
Next Steps
- Inter-school athletics competitions
- More complex team strategies
- Leadership roles in physical activities
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise teamwork and cooperation over individual winning
- Connect athletic skills to proper technique development rather than just speed or power
- Use specific, positive feedback to reinforce good sportsmanship and effort
- Maintain high energy and enthusiasm throughout to sustain student engagement
- Ensure score-keeping becomes a learning opportunity for mathematical skills
- Monitor for inclusive team dynamics and intervene if any students are excluded
- Celebrate diverse contributions and different types of success within teams
Common Misconceptions
- Competition means only winning matters - correct by emphasising effort, teamwork, and skill development
- Throwing harder always improves accuracy - teach controlled technique with proper aim
- Only the fastest runners contribute to team success - highlight different roles and strengths
- Score-keeping is just about numbers - connect to mathematical understanding and fairness
- Individual performance is most important - reinforce team cooperation and mutual support
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter station durations if needed, clear physical boundaries, frequent positive feedback, movement breaks between explanations, specific role assignments
dyspraxia
- Larger targets and equipment, slower demonstration pace, extra practice time, simplified movement patterns, peer buddy support system
autism spectrum
- Visual schedule of station rotations, clear routine established, quiet zones available if needed, consistent team groupings, predictable timing structure
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of station layouts, buddy system for guidance, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstration cards for each station, clear hand signals for rotations, written score sheets with pictures, peer support for instructions
physical disability
- Adapted throwing distances, seated throwing options, modified jumping activities, alternative scoring systems, wheelchair accessible station layouts
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following complex multi-step instructions, explaining rules to teammates, descriptive language for movement and technique
Maths
Addition of scores, tally mark counting systems, time measurement, understanding of numerical patterns and totals
Science
Understanding of forces in throwing and jumping, body systems during exercise, energy and movement concepts
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation skills, resilience and perseverance, celebrating diversity of abilities and contributions
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position allowing 360-degree view of all stations with ability to move quickly to any location requiring assistance
Observation Focus
Monitor technique development, team cooperation levels, accurate score-keeping, and safety awareness throughout activities
Intervention Points
Step in if students struggle with station rules, safety concerns arise, or team conflicts develop during competition
Demonstration Notes
Use enthusiastic, sports-commentator style delivery to maintain energy. Demonstrate all skills slowly initially, then at competition speed. Show clear tally-marking system with large, visible marks.
Verbal Cues
- •'Great team spirit!' to reinforce cooperation
- •'Check your technique!' for skill refinement
- •'Help your teammate!' to encourage support
- •'Stay focused!' during challenging moments
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large indoor hall or outdoor area minimum 20m x 30m with clear sight lines between all stations
Surface Check
Even, non-slip surface free from hazards. Adequate cushioning for jumping activities.
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •All balls appropriate size and weight for Year 2 students
- •Cones stable and free from sharp edges or damage
- •Lightweight rod easily displaced if contacted
- •Buckets positioned to avoid collision hazards
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during rotation between stations
- •Falls during jumping or running activities
- •Ball strikes to head or body during throwing activities
- •Tripping over equipment or station boundaries
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear station boundaries established with adequate spacing
- •Supervised rotation system with clear directional flow
- •Age-appropriate equipment and modified distances
- •Continuous supervision and skill instruction
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all six stations simultaneously
- •Monitor rotation periods for safe movement patterns
- •Watch for fatigue or frustration that could affect safety
- •Ensure appropriate rest periods during intense activity
Emergency Procedures
Immediate stop signal (whistle), clear evacuation pathways maintained, first aid kit accessible, emergency contact information available