Athletics

This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental athletics disciplines through a carefully structured progression from individual technique development to collaborative competition. The focus is on building physical competence whilst developing crucial life skills of perseverance, fair play, and supporting others. Through exploring running, jumping, and throwing, students discover their athletic potential in a supportive environment that celebrates effort and personal achievement.

This unit introduces Year 3 students to the core athletics disciplines - running, throwing, and jumping - through a progressive journey from skill development to competitive application. The focus is on building proper technique in each discipline whilst fostering a positive attitude towards competition, personal challenge, and sportsmanship. Through carefully structured progression, students develop both physical competence and the social skills needed to compete fairly and supportively.

This unit introduces Year 3 students to the three core athletic disciplines through progressive skill development and playful exploration. The focus is on building technical competence in running at varying speeds, developing jumping power and control, and introducing accurate throwing techniques, culminating in a team-based athletics competition. Through carefully sequenced lessons, students develop physical literacy whilst experiencing the excitement of personal challenge and collaborative achievement in an athletics context.

This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental athletic events of throwing and jumping, emphasising whole-body power generation and technique development. Students experience the diversity of athletics through four throwing disciplines and two jumping events, building an understanding that athletic success comes from coordinated movement rather than just strength. The progressive structure allows students to transfer learning between similar movement patterns whilst developing confidence in competitive athletics.

This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental techniques of Olympic athletics events through progressive skill development and personal challenge. The focus is on building proper technique foundations whilst fostering a growth mindset where students compete against themselves rather than just others. Through exploring sprint starts, hurdling, throwing, jumping, and relay work, students develop both individual athletic skills and collaborative teamwork abilities.

This unit develops Year 3 students' understanding of running as both an individual skill and team strategy, progressing from explosive sprinting technique to intelligent pacing for distance. The focus shifts from 'running fast' to 'running smart', introducing students to the tactical elements of athletics while building fundamental movement patterns. Through relay work, students discover how individual excellence combines with teamwork, setting foundations for lifelong participation in running activities.