Advanced Athletic Power and Precision Development
•Year 6
•Athletics
•Check discus weight appropriate for Year 6 (typically 0.75kg or lighter)
Alternative: Foam frisbees, rubber quoits, or bean bags for initial practice
Place at 2-metre intervals from 10m to 30m throwing area
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope markers, or bean bags
50m tape minimum for accurate distance measurement
Alternative: Trundle wheel or marked throwing area
Create clear throwing sector and retrieval safety zones
Alternative: Rope barriers or marked safety zones
Include space for technique observations and distances
Alternative: Clipboards with paper or digital recording
A heavy disc thrown in athletics competitions for distance
A throwing motion that sweeps the implement from low to high position
Moving body weight from back foot to front foot during throwing motion
Turning the hips and torso to generate power for throwing
Straightening and reaching away from the body during release
The path the discus takes through the air after release
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Sports commentary and description, technical vocabulary development, peer evaluation skills
Measuring throwing distances, calculating improvement percentages, understanding angles of release
Forces and motion in throwing, rotational physics, trajectory and gravity effects on discus flight
Olympic games locations, international athletics competitions, global sports participation
Goal setting and perseverance, supporting others, dealing with challenge and disappointment
Stand at side of throwing area for clear view of all students, move to behind throwing line during retrieval phases
Watch for correct grip, smooth technique progression, safe throwing directions, and appropriate competitive behaviour
Step in if students struggling with grip, showing unsafe throwing, or displaying poor sportsmanship
Demonstrate: Show each technique phase slowly and clearly, use exaggerated movements for visibility, repeat demonstrations as needed for understanding
Minimum 40m x 30m outdoor area with clear throwing sector, preferably grass surface
Level throwing area free from holes, debris, or slippery surfaces
Immediate stop signal, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical staff if needed
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