Power & Technique Excellence
•Year 6
•Athletics
•Distributed to throwing teams for gauntlet activity
Alternative: Bean bags, foam balls
Set up in circuits for jumping games
Alternative: Flat markers, rope circles
Mark approach angles, boundaries and jumping lines
Alternative: Markers, spots
Set at varying heights from shin to low knee level
Alternative: Cones, rope barriers
For progressive height challenges - ensure safety mats if available
Alternative: Rope held by students, cone barriers
Place at landing areas for higher jumps
Alternative: Ensure soft landing area
A jumping technique used for height where the lead leg drives up with bent knee and body is side-on to the obstacle
The leg that goes over the obstacle first in the scissor jump
The 30-degree angle at which athletes approach the jump
The foot that leaves the ground last when jumping
A challenging course or activity that tests skill and endurance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring and judging 30-degree approach angles, counting in jumping sequences, comparing heights and distances
Understanding forces in jumping - gravity, momentum, energy transfer, body mechanics and centre of gravity
Directional awareness in approach angles, spatial orientation, mapping movement patterns around activity areas
Teamwork and collaboration skills, supporting others, building resilience through challenging activities, positive communication
Move between activities to provide individual feedback, position for clear sight lines during gauntlet
Watch for correct scissor jump technique development, monitor teamwork during challenges, assess individual confidence
Step in if students attempt unsafe jumping heights, correct technique errors immediately, support struggling students
Demonstrate scissor jump technique clearly and repeatedly, show approach angles with cone markers, emphasise safety throughout
Large indoor hall or outdoor hard court area minimum 20m x 30m
Ensure surface is dry, level, and free from obstacles, particularly for jumping activities
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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