Big Question:

How can we challenge ourselves to run faster, jump further and throw more accurately?

Key Objectives:

• • Challenge yourself to jump in a variety of ways for distance and height
• • Show different ways of running and moving

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies like powerful machines to accelerate quickly over short distances?

Key Objectives:

• • Assess what fast running feels like to accelerate over short distances
• • Practice and perform running at speed using appropriate technique

Big Question:

How can we use our running speed to jump further and land safely?

Key Objectives:

• • Use running to increase the distance of jumps with one-footed take-off
• • Judge speed and timing to take off from a specified point accurately

Big Question:

How can using a sling action and proper body mechanics help us throw objects further and more accurately?

Key Objectives:

• • To learn and apply the sling technique for discus throwing
• • To develop wind-up technique for generating power in throws

Big Question:

How can we run efficiently around curves and exchange batons like real relay runners?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the technique for running efficiently on curves
• • To learn how to perform a safe and effective baton exchange

Big Question:

How can we use feedback and evaluation to improve our athletic performance?

Key Objectives:

• • Work collaboratively in teams to apply running, jumping and throwing skills in competitive situations
• • Challenge themselves to improve personal scores using appropriate techniques and measurement