Athletics - Lesson 5

In the fifth lesson of the Year 6 Athletics Striver Lesson Plans, students are set to engage in a variety of jumping events, aiming to compete successfully by applying correct techniques and challenging themselves to achieve their personal best. The lesson's objectives are clear: pupils should be able to execute jumps correctly, measure distances and heights with accuracy, and push themselves to jump further. To facilitate learning, key vocabulary such as 'long jump', 'triple jump', 'vertical jump', 'high jump', and 'scissor kick' is introduced. The lesson requires specific equipment and resources, including flat markers, jump mats for long and triple jumps, a safety mat, rope, chalk, a clear wall space, a bench, and score sheets with pencils for recording achievements.

The session is structured into a warm-up, main activities, and a cool-down, each lasting 5, 40, and 5 minutes respectively. The warm-up involves quick jumps with a flat marker to get the pupils' legs warmed up, focusing on balance and controlled movements. During the main part of the lesson, students are divided into groups and rotate through five different jumping stations: standing long jump, standing triple jump, vertical jump, high jump, and continuous hops. Each activity is designed to practice specific jumping techniques and measure performance. The lesson concludes with a group continuous hop activity where pupils compete to achieve the furthest distance, encouraging teamwork and a sense of competition. Throughout the lesson, teachers are provided with key teaching points and pupil talk prompts to facilitate effective learning and engagement.