Throwing & Jumping Skills
Athletics
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 4 students to the fundamental techniques of athletic field events, exploring how different body mechanics create power and precision in throwing and jumping. Through progressive skill development, students discover the science behind athletic movement whilst building confidence in four distinct throwing disciplines and two jumping challenges. The emphasis is on understanding biomechanics, personal improvement, and safe practice in competitive athletics contexts.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How does our throwing technique change when we aim for accuracy versus distance, and why do different sports require different types of throws?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop understanding of the difference between throwing for accuracy and throwing for distance
- • Master underarm throwing technique for accuracy with correct stance and release timing
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw a javelin as far as possible whilst maintaining safety?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop proper javelin throwing technique using stance, grip, extension, rotation and weight transfer
- • To understand how body mechanics affect throwing distance in athletics
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to push objects further in athletics?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop understanding of shot put pushing technique versus throwing
- • Learn to coordinate body rotation, weight transfer and extension for distance
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw a discus further than ever before?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct discus throwing technique using stance, grip, and extension
- • To understand how body rotation and weight transfer increase throwing distance
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use the science of body movement to jump as far as possible in one explosive leap?
Key Objectives:
- • To execute a standing long jump with correct arm and leg technique
- • To understand how body positioning affects jump distance and power
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we combine different types of jumps to achieve maximum distance?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the technique for performing a standing triple jump using hop, skip and jump sequence
- • To understand how body mechanics affect jumping distance and apply correct technique