Fitness Activity Athletics Activities for Year 1

Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges

A four-station circuit focusing on different jumping techniques with equipment-based challenges

Personal challenge to jump further than your own body length using partner measurement

Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with controlled stopping and balance challenges

Fast-paced team game where students flip cones to their team's orientation while practicing quick direction changes

A structured jumping activity where students attempt to jump past distance markers, focusing on technique and personal achievement

Progressive warm-up activity introducing different movement patterns to prepare for agility work

Rotating circuit of hoop-based exercises designed to build upper body strength through repetitive movements

Progressive hopping skills development focusing on single-leg balance, control, and bilateral coordination

Children learn to measure their vertical jumping ability using wall marking technique

Individual practice activity for developing hopping, jumping and leaping techniques over obstacles

Progressive relay races applying different jumping techniques in team-based competitive format

Groups rotate through five athletics stations practicing throwing, jumping, running, and hurdles with peer feedback

Pairs set up jumping courses and take turns challenging each other to reach targets

Team relay challenges that progressively increase in complexity while introducing time pressure

Listening and reaction game where children jump forward for sea animals and freeze for land animals

Continuous two-footed jumping over bars to develop rhythm and coordination

Teams of 6 take turns jumping from spot to spot in sequence, scoring points for any foot contact

Partner-based standing jump practice with measurement and feedback

Three stations focusing on different aspects of jumping technique and challenges

Learn and practice three fundamental core strengthening positions with proper technique and safety

Progressive balance activity using tree pose to develop stability, concentration, and body awareness with creative variations

Students practice jumping straight up for maximum height using proper arm drive technique