Year 8 Athletics

1 Unit · 6 Lessons · 48 Activities

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Exciting target game where teams use throwing skills to knock objects off platforms at different heights and distances
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Teams combine individual jumping heights to reach the heights of various animals through measurement and teamwork
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Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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Progressive partner activity developing pushing technique and weight transfer using basketballs, building from two-handed to one-handed chest push with increasing distance
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Progressive apparatus work where students explore and create sequences jumping along, over, and from gymnastics benches, incorporating take-off skills, flight shapes, and balance elements
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Teams of 2-4 students complete the multi-stage fitness test by taking turns running shuttles, requiring teamwork, communication, pacing strategy, and shared cardiovascular effort
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Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end
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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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Partners practice chest and bounce passes, then create rallies with pattern changes called by either player
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Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
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Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West
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Students navigate between compass points in a coordinated pattern, developing spatial awareness and reaction time
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Memorable tactile learning activity teaching correct shot put hand positioning and grip through repetitive practice with tennis balls and verbal memory cues
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Fast-paced warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number commands with specific actions (1=floor touch, 2=jump, 3=both hands floor)
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Progressive cardiovascular warm-up incorporating jogging, dynamic stretches (arm circles, high knees, butt kicks), walking lunges, leg swings, and ball familiarisation activities to prepare the body for vigourous circuit training
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High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity
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Student-led fitness circuit targeting specific components (speed, agility, endurance) with team coaching and rotation through challenge stations
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Strategic team relay where students complete a circuit of five fitness component stations, assigning team members based on their tested strengths for optimal performance
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Structured assessment activity where students complete self-assessment and peer assessment using a Head/Hands/Heart matrix with four performance levels (Emerging, Developing, Secure, Mastering) covering knowledge, physical skills, and attitude
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Progressive drill to develop proper javelin throwing technique focusing on elbow-leading pull throw action
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Dynamic warm-up activity where students practice leapfrogging over partners in stable base positions, developing explosive power and safe vaulting technique
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Progressive movement circuit including lunge walks, bear walks, flat-footed squats, sumo/duck walks and crocodile/spiderman crawls to prepare body for technical skill work
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Students practice throwing accuracy using varied implements (beanbags, tennis balls, light shots) at hoops positioned at progressive distances
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Progressive cardiovascular endurance test where students run 20m shuttles in time with audio beeps that progressively increase in speed until they can no longer maintain the pace
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