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Year 1 - Physical education

Jumping far

Locomotion: running and jumping

Unit Summary

The unit will increase pupils' motor competence when running, providing an understanding of where we run and why. Pupils will show self belief, exploring jumping in different directions, at different speeds, heights and distances. Pupils will learn how and why we jump with the correct technique.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to jump using the correct technique in order to jump as far as possible.

Key Notes

  • Move: using the correct jumping technique, bending our knees, swinging our arms, focusing forwards, helps us jump far.
  • Think: the correct technique for jumping will increase the distance we can jump.
  • Feel: showing self belief will improve the jumping distance we can achieve.
  • Connect: listening to advice and feedback in order to improve shows empathy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • technique: the method we use to perform a task
  • distance: the length of space between two points
  • landing: coming back into contact with the ground after being in the air

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils don't land in a controlled way. Pupils do not use the correct technique for jumping. Pupils are distracted and jump looking at others.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: using the correct jumping technique, bending our knees, swinging our arms, focusing forwards, helps us jump far. Think: the correct technique for jumping will increase the distance we can jump.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'technique'

the method we use to perform a task.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils don't land in a controlled way. Pupils do not use the correct technique for jumping. Pupils are distracted and jump looking at others. Correction: Demonstrate an effective jump with a controlled landing. Demonstrate the correct technique. Reiterate the importance of jumping with heads focused forwards.

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