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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
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How does our throwing technique change when we aim for accuracy versus distance, and why do different sports require different types of throws?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw a javelin as far as possible whilst maintaining safety?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to push objects further in athletics?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to throw a discus further than ever before?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use the science of body movement to jump as far as possible in one explosive leap?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we combine different types of jumps to achieve maximum distance?
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