Big Question:

How do different throwing techniques help us succeed in different sports and athletic events?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand the difference between throwing for accuracy and throwing for distance
• • To demonstrate correct throwing technique for both accuracy and distance

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw the javelin as far as possible while maintaining safety and accuracy?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop understanding of throwing for distance using javelin technique
• • Learn to use body rotation and weight transfer to increase throwing power

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to generate maximum power when putting the shot?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop correct shot put technique including stance, grip and release
• • To understand how body rotation and weight transfer create greater throwing distance

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to throw a discus for maximum distance?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop correct discus throwing technique including stance, grip, and release
• • Understand how body rotation and weight transfer create power for distance throwing

Big Question:

How can we use biomechanics and technique to maximise our jumping distance?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop and refine the technique for standing long jump
• • To understand how arm swing and leg drive affect jumping distance

Big Question:

How can we combine three different jumps to achieve maximum distance?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop the technical skills required for standing triple jump
• • To understand the biomechanics of hop, skip and jump sequence