Athletic Fundamentals
Athletics
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of athletic disciplines through mastery of running, throwing and jumping techniques, culminating in team-based competitions. The focus is on personal excellence within a supportive team environment, where students learn that proper technique and perseverance matter more than winning. Through progressive skill development and authentic competitive experiences, students build confidence in their athletic abilities whilst developing crucial teamwork and sportsmanship values.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use different running techniques and tactics to perform our best in athletic competitions?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply correct sprinting and distance running technique in competitive situations
- • To understand and demonstrate effective pacing strategies in distance events
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use proper throwing techniques to compete fairly and achieve our personal best?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply correct throwing techniques for shot put, javelin and discus in competitive situations
- • To understand the three phases of throwing and their importance for distance
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can mastering different jumping techniques help us excel in athletic competitions and understand the importance of perseverance in sport?
Key Objectives:
- • Students will develop and apply correct jumping techniques in competitive situations
- • Students will understand the relationship between technique and performance in athletics
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use correct techniques to perform our best in athletic competitions whilst working as a team?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply running, jumping and throwing techniques in competitive situations
- • To work collaboratively in teams and demonstrate good sportsmanship
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use technique, teamwork and strategy to excel in athletic competition?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply correct running, jumping and throwing techniques in competition conditions
- • To demonstrate effective teamwork and strategy in selecting event participants
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we demonstrate our best athletic performance while showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply jumping, throwing and running techniques learned in competition situations
- • To work collaboratively as part of a team whilst demonstrating good sportsmanship