Athletics
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use proper running technique and teamwork to compete fairly and successfully in athletics events?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use proper throwing techniques to compete fairly and achieve our personal best?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use proper jumping technique to compete fairly and improve our performance?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our athletics skills to compete fairly and support our teammates in a multi-event competition?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we apply our athletic skills in competition whilst supporting our teammates and showing good sportsmanship?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use all our athletic skills to compete fairly and celebrate everyone's achievements?
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