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Lesson 3 - Linking Different Jumps

Progressive Jumping Skills and Creative Movement Combinations

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Year 2

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Fundamental Movement Skills

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45 min

Big Question

How can we combine different types of jumps to create exciting movement patterns?

Learning Objectives

To apply knowledge of jumping techniques to create linked jump combinations
To demonstrate control and coordination when linking two or more jumps together
To collaborate effectively with a partner to create and teach jumping sequences

Key Outcomes

Students will link two different jumps in a smooth sequence
Students will demonstrate safe landing technique with bent knees
Students will work cooperatively to create and perform jumping patterns with a partner

Equipment & Resources Required

Cones

20-30

Placed around the area to define personal spaces and boundaries

Alternative: Bean bags, markers, or chalk circles

Music Player

For tempo control during jumping sequences

Alternative: Teacher counting or rhythmic clapping

Hoops

15 (half class set)

For extension activities - jumping in and out of targets

Alternative: Chalk circles or rope circles

Key Vocabulary

Combination

Putting two or more different movements together in sequence

Sequence

A series of movements performed in a specific order

Unison

Performing movements at exactly the same time as your partner

Canon

Performing movements one after the other, like an echo

Take-off

The moment when your feet leave the ground to begin a jump

Landing

The moment when your feet touch the ground after a jump

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic jumping with two feet take-off and landing
Understanding of personal space and movement safety
Simple hopping on one foot

Current Skills

Linking different types of jumps in sequence
Changing direction and speed while jumping
Working cooperatively with a partner

Next Steps

Creating more complex jumping patterns
Jumping over and around obstacles
Applying jumping skills in games and sports

Milestone Indicators

Smooth transitions between different jump types

Consistent safe landing technique

Effective partner cooperation and communication

Key Teaching Points

Always emphasise safe landing technique with bent knees throughout the lesson
Ensure smooth transitions between different jump types rather than stopping between them
Encourage creativity while maintaining clear jump type definitions (jump/hop/leap)
Focus on cooperation and positive communication during partner activities
Use spatial awareness and personal space as ongoing safety and learning themes
Connect jumping skills to real-world applications and sports
Celebrate effort and improvement rather than just performance

Common Misconceptions

All jumping is the same - correct by clearly teaching jump/hop/leap differences
Harder/faster is always better - emphasise control and technique over power
Partner work means competing - reinforce cooperation and mutual support
Combinations must be perfect immediately - encourage practice and patience
Landing doesn't matter if take-off is good - stress equal importance of safe landing

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries and expectations, offer leadership roles

dyspraxia

Allow extra practice time for combinations, use larger personal spaces, break down movements into smaller steps

autism spectrum

Provide clear structure and routine, offer quiet space if needed, use visual schedule of activities

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured cones for boundaries, provide verbal descriptions of all movements, pair with sighted partner for support

hearing impairment

Use clear visual demonstrations, hand signals for start/stop, written instruction cards if helpful

physical disability

Adapt jumps to seated bouncing movements, use upper body 'jumping' actions, modified combinations based on ability

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Following and giving instructions, using descriptive language for movements, learning new vocabulary for jump types

Maths

Counting jump repetitions, sequences and patterns, understanding 'first, second, third' in jumping combinations

Science

Exploring forces in jumping - push and pull, gravity and how our muscles work to create movement

PSHE

Cooperation and teamwork, patience and encouragement with partners, building confidence and self-esteem

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Stay mobile throughout the lesson, positioning at different edges of the activity area to observe all students and interactions

Observation Focus

Watch for safe landing technique, smooth transitions between jumps, effective partner cooperation and communication

Intervention Points

Step in immediately for unsafe landing, provide extra support for students struggling with combinations, mediate any partner conflicts quickly

Demonstration Notes

Always demonstrate jumping techniques clearly with exaggerated safe landing. Use students as positive examples when appropriate. Show mistakes and corrections to help learning.

Verbal Cues

•'Soft landings like a cat!'
•'Bend those knees!'
•'Flow from one jump to the next!'
•'Stay in your space!'
•'Help your partner succeed!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Minimum 15m x 20m indoor space or equivalent outdoor area, free from obstacles

Surface Check

Dry, even surface with adequate grip - avoid slippery floors or uneven outdoor areas

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Cones placed securely to avoid trips
•Adequate spacing between markers
•Remove any equipment not being used from the activity area

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Falls from poor landing technique
•Collisions between students during partner work
•Muscle strain from inadequate warm-up or over-exertion
•Trips over equipment or from poor spatial awareness

Risk Mitigation

•Comprehensive warm-up focusing on jumping muscles
•Clear personal space boundaries established and maintained
•Progressive skill building from simple to complex movements
•Constant emphasis on safe landing technique with bent knees
•Partner matching for size and ability where appropriate

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position for clear view of all students during activities
•Move around actively during partner work to monitor interactions
•Watch for signs of fatigue or poor technique throughout lesson

Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess injury level, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures for serious injuries