Athletics - Unit Overview

The Athletics Unit for Year 4 pupils, as outlined in the Striver Lesson Plans, is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance students' abilities in key athletic disciplines. Throughout the unit, pupils will engage in activities that aim to record and measure their performances in running, throwing, and jumping. They will work on refining their running techniques, especially focusing on sprinting and the crucial elements of relay changeovers. The unit also places an emphasis on teamwork and communication during these relay races. Furthermore, pupils will concentrate on improving their jumping for height and throwing for distance, while also learning to accurately measure and record their own and their peers' performances.

Each lesson within the unit has specific learning objectives and success criteria. The first lesson focuses on recording and measuring athletic performance, with pupils being encouraged to challenge themselves in sprinting, jumping, and throwing activities. Subsequent lessons aim to improve running techniques, including sprint finishes, and enhance team-based skills for relay changeovers. Pupils will also explore various jumping techniques to achieve greater height and will practice different throwing methods to increase distance. The final lesson offers an opportunity to revisit these skills with the aim of bettering previous performances. Teaching tips are provided to ensure effective lesson delivery, including advice on equipment and lesson timing adjustments. Scoresheets are also included for certain lessons to facilitate performance tracking.