Lesson 6 - Jumping Level 1 Competition
Progressive Jumping Skills and Creative Movement Combinations
•Year 2
•Fundamental Movement Skills
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How can we use our jumping skills to compete fairly and improve together?
Learning Objectives
- Apply jumping techniques in competitive situations
- Demonstrate hop, step and jump combinations accurately
- Compete fairly whilst showing good sportsmanship
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully perform jumping competitions using proper technique
- Students will demonstrate understanding of when jumping skills are used in sport
- Students will show positive attitudes during competition and support teammates
Equipment & Resources Required
5-10 cones per distance competition, spaced 30cm apart
Alternative: Markers, beanbags, spot discs
One per competition station for score recording
Alternative: Clipboards with paper, score sheets
Ensure all markers work before lesson begins
Alternative: Pencils for paper scoring
Organise into 8 teams of 3-4 students each
Alternative: House team badges, coloured bands
Key Vocabulary
Jumping and landing on the same foot
Moving from one foot to the other foot
Taking off on one foot and landing on both feet
A contest where teams or individuals try to win fairly
The correct way to perform a skill
Being fair, respectful and encouraging in competition
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic two-footed jumping on the spot
- Simple hopping on one foot
- Understanding of taking turns
- Basic arm swing for jumping
Current Skills
- Hop, step and jump combination
- Jumping for distance with technique
- Competitive jumping under pressure
- Score keeping and fair play
Next Steps
- More complex jumping combinations
- Jumping with directional changes
- Advanced competition formats
- Leadership roles in team competitions
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise hop-step-jump sequence consistency throughout all competitive pressure
- Balance competitive excitement with focus on proper technique and form
- Model and actively encourage positive sportsmanship and team support
- Connect jumping skills to real-world sporting applications and contexts
- Celebrate effort, improvement and good behaviour as much as winning
- Ensure fair competition through clear rules and consistent scoring
- Use competition as motivation for technique refinement, not just speed/distance
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking that jumping faster means better technique - explain that good technique creates both speed and distance
- Believing only the winning team performed well - emphasise that all teams showing good technique and sportsmanship are successful
- Assuming jumping is just about leg strength - demonstrate how whole body coordination and timing are essential
- Thinking competition means being unfriendly to other teams - model how to compete fairly while supporting everyone
- Believing that falling or struggling means failure - reframe as learning opportunities and normal parts of skill development
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter competition rounds, frequent positive feedback, clear physical boundaries, movement breaks between activities
dyspraxia
- Extra practice time, simplified sequences, larger target areas, buddy support for coordination
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of competition order, quiet zones available, predictable routines, advance warning of changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured cones, verbal descriptions of scoring, buddy system for guidance, tactile markers for start positions
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations of all techniques, hand signals for start/stop, written score sheets, clear visual boundaries
physical disability
- Modified jumping sequences, seated throwing alternatives, adapted distances, wheelchair-accessible versions
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting scores, measuring distances with cones, calculating team totals, understanding number sequences
Science
Forces and motion in jumping, gravity effects during flight phase, energy transfer from muscles to movement
Geography
Directions and spatial awareness during movement, mapping out competition areas and team positions
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions during competition, showing respect for others, building resilience
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central position with clear sight lines to all competition areas and ability to move between stations quickly
Observation Focus
Monitor technique consistency, competitive behaviour, team cooperation, and individual confidence levels
Intervention Points
Step in if rules are being broken, technique is becoming unsafe, or negative competitive behaviour emerges
Demonstration Notes
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique, real-time for competition format, and exaggerated movements for key points
Verbal Cues
- •'Hop on one, step to the other, jump on both!'
- •'Technique first, speed second!'
- •'Cheer for good jumping, not just your team!'
- •'Bend those knees when you land!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Large hall or outdoor space minimum 20m x 15m for multiple competition stations
Surface Check
Non-slip, even surface free from holes or obstacles that could cause falls
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check all cones are stable and not cracked
- •Ensure markers are clearly visible and trip-free
- •Verify whiteboards and pens are secure
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between teams during competitions
- •Falls during jumping sequences
- •Overexertion during competitive activities
- •Emotional distress from competition pressure
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries between team areas established
- •Proper warm-up to prepare muscles and joints
- •Progressive skill building before competition
- •Emphasis on sportsmanship and effort over winning
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all competition areas simultaneously
- •Monitor emotional responses to competitive pressure
- •Watch for fatigue and overexertion signs
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact parents/medical help if needed