Big Question:

How can we master the art of throwing for both precision and power in athletics?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore the differences between throwing for accuracy and throwing for distance
• • To develop underarm and overarm throwing techniques with proper stance and release timing

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw the javelin as far as possible?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop correct javelin throwing technique for distance
• • To understand how body position and movement affects throwing distance

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to push objects further than just using our arms?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop understanding of pushing technique for throwing distance in shot put
• • Learn the three phases of shot put: stance and grip, extension, and rotation with weight transfer

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw the discus further than ever before?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop understanding of throwing for distance using discus technique
• • Learn to use body rotation and weight transfer to increase throwing power

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to jump as far as possible in one powerful movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To execute a standing long jump using correct arm and leg technique
• • To understand how different body positions affect jumping distance

Big Question:

How can we combine different types of jumps to achieve maximum distance and why is technique crucial for athletic performance?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the ability to perform a standing triple jump using hop, skip, and jump sequence
• • To understand the importance of correct arm and leg technique in jumping for distance