Medium Term Plan - Athletics - Year 3

The Year 3 athletics scheme of work, designed for Key Stage 2 and spanning six lessons, aims to introduce students to the core concepts and skills of athletics. The curriculum is tailored to enhance their understanding of throwing for distance with various objects, jumping for distance with control, and executing sprinting activities. It also focuses on the ability to accurately replicate running challenges and competitions that emphasise speed. A significant aspect of the program is the measurement and recording of personal performance, with assistance from peers, and an understanding of the physiological and psychological benefits of exercise. Students will delve into knowledge areas such as the distinction between sprinting and prolonged running, effective performance description, and collaborative roles within small groups.

Over the course of the program, students will build upon their running, jumping, and throwing skills. They will encounter a variety of athletic challenges that incorporate different obstacles and equipment, such as balls, quoits, and beanbags. The curriculum emphasises accurate replication of skills, developing physical and mental capacities, refining techniques for improved performance, and decision-making and problem-solving in competitive contexts. Students will also learn about personal development, including cooperation, respect, independence, and the importance of physical and mental well-being. The program culminates in a mini athletics festival, where students apply their developed skills in a series of events, demonstrating improved technique and team efficiency. The impact of the scheme is assessed at three levels: beginning, developing, and exceeding, with students displaying progressive competency in running, jumping, and throwing activities.