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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.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Sprinting Techniques
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use proper technique to run faster and achieve our personal best?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop correct sprinting technique with bent elbows and high knee drive
  • • To understand how technique affects running speed and efficiency

Lesson 2

Relay Changeover Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to pass the baton smoothly and efficiently in relay races?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop smooth changeover technique in relay events
  • • To understand the importance of communication during baton changes

Lesson 3

Running Over Obstacles
45 min

Big Question:

How can I develop a smooth, rhythmic running style when navigating obstacles?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop fluency and rhythm when running over obstacles
  • • To maintain a consistent stride pattern when approaching and clearing obstacles

Lesson 4

Jumping Technique and Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different jumping techniques to travel the furthest distance whilst maintaining control and safety?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop jumping technique using different approaches and take-off positions
  • • To demonstrate balance and control during take-off and landing phases

Lesson 5

Jumping for Height and Safe Landing
45 min

Big Question:

How can we jump higher whilst landing safely every time?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop jumping for height with balance and control
  • • To demonstrate safe landing techniques using bent knees

Lesson 6

Throwing for Distance and Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw powerfully and accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop throwing for distance using correct technique
  • • To improve accuracy in throwing through consistent practice

Lesson 7

Pull Throw for Distance
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use my whole body to throw as far as possible?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop throwing for distance using the pull throw technique
  • • To understand how body weight transfer improves throwing power

Lesson 8

Officiating in Athletics
45 min

Big Question:

How can we become skilled athletes and fair officials in track and field events?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop accurate officiating skills including timing, measuring and counting
  • • To perform athletics skills with improved technique and consistency