Technique & Teamwork Focus
Athletics
•Year 5
•8 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students' understanding that athletic excellence comes through technical mastery, strategic thinking, and collaborative learning. Moving beyond basic athletic skills, students explore the science behind performance - from pacing strategies in distance running to biomechanics of throwing. The unit culminates in students becoming both performers and officials, developing leadership skills while applying their technical knowledge to help others achieve their personal best.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we run further by running smarter, not just faster?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply different speeds over varying distances effectively
- • Understand and demonstrate the concept of pacing in running
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering sprinting technique help us move faster and more efficiently in sports and life?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop fluency and coordination when running for speed using proper sprinting technique
- • To understand how stride length and frequency affect sprinting speed
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can effective communication and technique make relay changeovers smooth and successful?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop technique in relay changeovers using both upsweep and downsweep methods
- • To communicate effectively with teammates during baton exchanges
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to generate maximum power and distance when jumping?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop power, control and consistency in jumping for distance
- • To understand the biomechanics of effective long jumping technique
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use the hop, step, jump sequence to achieve maximum distance while maintaining perfect technique?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop technique and coordination in the triple jump sequence
- • To understand the biomechanics of each phase: hop, step, and jump
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to create maximum power when throwing for distance?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop throwing technique using weight transfer from back to front leg
- • To understand how body position affects throwing power and distance
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use controlled body movements to maximise the distance we can throw a javelin safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop javelin throwing technique with proper stance, weight transfer and follow-through
- • To understand how approach run affects throwing distance and accuracy
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can working together as officials and performers help us achieve our personal best in athletics?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop officiating skills by accurately measuring and timing athletic performances
- • To improve performing skills across multiple athletic disciplines