Year 1 Athletics Activities
4 Units · 26 Lessons · 111 Activities
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Students practice controlled striding with alternate leg action, building from 3 to 5 strides
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Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges
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Individual agility circuit combining sprinting and weaving with timing element
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Creative footwork patterns through agility ladders developing coordination and agility
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Small group relay focusing on controlled agility through cone patterns with turn-taking
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Focused practice of individual athletic event techniques with detailed instruction and feedback
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A four-station circuit focusing on different jumping techniques with equipment-based challenges
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Systematic exploration of different athletic starting positions to discover personal preferences and understand technique
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Progressive balance beam activities building confidence and dynamic balance skills
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Teams compete to complete balance challenges while carrying beanbags on their heads
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Teams work together to transport beanbags from one hoop to another, developing teamwork and controlled movement
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An active listening warm-up where students respond to forest-themed instructions by moving to different areas
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Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner
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Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls
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Personal challenge to jump further than your own body length using partner measurement
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Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
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Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the area, then collect balls from cones and transfer them to empty cones on command
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High-energy warm-up where students dodge soft balls while moving around a circle
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Fast-paced team game applying throwing techniques to clear beanbags from your area
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Students respond to coloured signals with different movement patterns to warm up their bodies
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Quick reaction drill using coloured cones to develop response time and agility
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Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with controlled stopping and balance challenges
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Whole-class timed competition to hold core positions while focusing on technique and personal improvement
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Gentle stretching and reflection activity connecting core strength learning to daily life applications
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Year 1 Athletics
4 Units · 26 Lessons · 111 Activities
🏃
Students practice controlled striding with alternate leg action, building from 3 to 5 strides
🏃
Teams rotate through 8 stations developing Agility, Balance and Coordination through varied challenges
🏃
Individual agility circuit combining sprinting and weaving with timing element
🏃
Creative footwork patterns through agility ladders developing coordination and agility
🏃
Small group relay focusing on controlled agility through cone patterns with turn-taking
🏃
Focused practice of individual athletic event techniques with detailed instruction and feedback
🏃
A four-station circuit focusing on different jumping techniques with equipment-based challenges
🏃
Systematic exploration of different athletic starting positions to discover personal preferences and understand technique
🏃
Progressive balance beam activities building confidence and dynamic balance skills
🏃
Teams compete to complete balance challenges while carrying beanbags on their heads
🏃
Teams work together to transport beanbags from one hoop to another, developing teamwork and controlled movement
🏃
An active listening warm-up where students respond to forest-themed instructions by moving to different areas
🏃
Fast-paced game where one player runs around the outside of a square formation while teammates pass the ball quickly around the inside, trying to beat the runner
🏃
Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls
🏃
Personal challenge to jump further than your own body length using partner measurement
🏃
Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
🏃
Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the area, then collect balls from cones and transfer them to empty cones on command
🏃
High-energy warm-up where students dodge soft balls while moving around a circle
🏃
Fast-paced team game applying throwing techniques to clear beanbags from your area
🏃
Students respond to coloured signals with different movement patterns to warm up their bodies
🏃
Quick reaction drill using coloured cones to develop response time and agility
🏃
Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with controlled stopping and balance challenges
🏃
Whole-class timed competition to hold core positions while focusing on technique and personal improvement
🏃
Gentle stretching and reflection activity connecting core strength learning to daily life applications
Scroll for more activities