Whole-Body Technique Unit | The PE Dept

Whole-Body Technique Unit | The PE Dept

This unit introduces Year 4 students to the classic athletics disciplines through a whole-body technique approach that emphasises power generation, control, and tactical awareness. The focus shifts from basic movement skills to sport-specific techniques while developing students' understanding of pace, teamwork, and fair play. Through progressive skill development across running, jumping, and throwing events, students build confidence as both performers and officials.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Stamina in Distance Running

Big Question:

How can understanding pace help us run further and faster when it matters most?

Key Objectives:

• To develop stamina and an understanding of speed and pace in relation to distance
• To demonstrate fluent running technique with coordinated arm and leg movement

Lesson 2

Sprinting Power and Speed

Big Question:

How can I use my whole body to sprint like a champion athlete?

Key Objectives:

• To develop power and speed in sprinting technique through coordinated arm and leg movements
• To understand the biomechanics of efficient sprinting including foot placement and arm action

Lesson 3

Relay Communication & Technique

Big Question:

How can effective communication and technique help us work as a team in relay races?

Key Objectives:

• To develop communication skills in relay changeovers
• To improve technique in holding and receiving relay batons

Lesson 4

Jumping for Distance Technique

Big Question:

How can I use my whole body to jump further and land safely?

Key Objectives:

• To develop technique when jumping for distance with control and balance
• To understand the importance of weight transfer and body position in jumping

Lesson 5

Vertical Jump Development

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to jump as high as possible?

Key Objectives:

• To develop fluency and technique in the vertical jump
• To understand how arm swing and knee bend contribute to jumping height

Lesson 6

Power and Distance Throwing

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to generate maximum power when throwing for distance?

Key Objectives:

• To develop power and technique when throwing for distance
• To understand how weight transfer creates throwing power

Lesson 7

Distance Throwing Accuracy

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to create maximum power and accuracy when throwing?

Key Objectives:

• To develop a pull throw technique for distance and accuracy
• To understand how body position and weight transfer affect throwing power

Lesson 8

Officiating and Performing Skills

Big Question:

How can we become both skilled performers and fair officials in athletics?

Key Objectives:

• To develop officiating skills including measuring, timing and recording
• To perform athletics skills with improved technique and consistency