Medium Term Plan - Athletics - Year 5

The medium-term plan for Year 5 Athletics focuses on enhancing students' abilities in key areas such as precision, speed, and endurance. Over six lessons, the students will work on replicating athletic skills accurately while adhering to the rules of various challenges and competitions. The intent is to improve their throwing techniques with diverse objects, aiming for greater height, distance, and accuracy, and to develop their skills in running, jumping, and relay. Additionally, the plan aims to foster personal growth by encouraging independence, resilience, and character development. Students will learn to measure and record performances, both their own and others', and to understand the importance of teamwork and effective communication.

The implementation of this plan involves structured learning objectives for each week, starting with distance running and progressing through throwing, jumping, and relay activities. Students will explore different techniques and strategies to enhance their athletic performances, such as pacing for distance running, refining throwing techniques for increased distance, and mastering the long jump and high jump. The course will culminate in an athletics festival where students will apply what they've learned in a competitive environment, striving to achieve personal bests. Throughout the plan, there is an emphasis on personal development, decision-making, and problem-solving, with opportunities for students to evaluate their techniques and offer constructive feedback to peers. Cross-curricular links with literacy and numeracy are also incorporated, enriching the students' learning experience beyond physical education.