Speed, Power & Fair Play
•Year 3
•Athletics
•Check inflation and distribute to push throw station
Alternative: Medicine balls, weighted balls for push throw practice
Place at pull throw station with distance markers
Alternative: Tennis balls, foam balls for throwing practice
Use to mark distances, boundaries and station areas
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines for distance marking
Check batons are smooth and safe for passing
Alternative: Rolled towels, cardboard tubes if batons unavailable
Position securely to prevent slipping during jumps
Alternative: Low cones, painted lines for jumping over
Test timing accuracy before lesson begins
Alternative: Mobile phone timer, countdown apps
Place clearly visible next to each station setup
Alternative: Verbal instructions if cards unavailable
A smooth stick passed between team members in relay races
The moment when the baton is passed from one runner to the next
Running at maximum speed with proper form and efficiency
The moment when both feet leave the ground in jumping
Supervising and judging sporting events to ensure fair play
An individual's best ever performance in a specific event
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Using sports vocabulary accurately, following and giving clear instructions, communicating technique advice
Measuring distances and recording data, timing intervals with stopwatches, counting and comparing performances
Understanding forces in jumping and throwing, learning about body systems during exercise, friction and movement
Fair play and respect, supporting others, taking responsibility as officials, celebrating diverse strengths
Central location with ability to see all six stations, move between groups as needed for support
Watch for correct technique application, fair officiating, positive peer interactions, and safety compliance
Step in if unsafe technique observed, officiating disputes arise, or students need technique guidance
Use students to demonstrate good technique, show officiating procedures clearly, emphasise safety requirements
Large outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m or indoor hall with ceiling height 4m+
Even, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safe and calm
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