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This unit develops Year 5 students' athletics competence through systematic skill building in running, jumping, and throwing whilst nurturing leadership capabilities. The progressive approach moves from individual technique mastery to collaborative performance, culminating in students designing and leading their own athletics events. Through the integration of technical skills with communication and organisational abilities, students experience athletics as both personal achievement and community leadership.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Relay Running and Baton Passing
1h 3min

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to achieve our best running performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • Run as part of a relay team for speed and distance
  • • Run for as long as possible as an individual

Lesson 2

Pacing and Distance Running
45 min

Big Question:

How can I maintain the same speed over longer distances to run further and faster?

Key Objectives:

  • • Measure the distance of run pacing to run over longer distances
  • • Recognise the importance of setting a pace for longer runs

Lesson 3

Jumping for Distance
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies most effectively to jump the greatest distance?

Key Objectives:

  • • Identify and recognise the most effective jumping style for distance
  • • Explore combining jumping sequences and use run-up techniques

Lesson 4

Push Throw Technique
56 min

Big Question:

How can we use proper push technique to achieve maximum accuracy and power in our throws?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop and refine the push throw technique for both one and two-handed throws
  • • Apply push throw technique accurately to hit specific targets at varying distances

Lesson 5

Baton Exchange and Relay Technique
45 min

Big Question:

How can perfect timing and communication make relay teams unbeatable?

Key Objectives:

  • • Perform accurate baton exchanges within restricted areas using correct hand positioning
  • • Anticipate timing to start moving during relay exchanges for maximum efficiency

Lesson 6

STEP Principle Event Planning
1h

Big Question:

How can we use the STEP principle to design and teach athletics events that are safe, engaging and inclusive for everyone?

Key Objectives:

  • • Apply the STEP principle (Space, Task, Equipment, People) to design athletics events
  • • Plan and teach an athletics activity to peers using appropriate coaching techniques