Year 5 Athletics

Sustain pace over short and longer distances. Run as part of a relay team. Perform a range of jumps and throws.

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Prior Learning

Investigated ways of performing running, jumping and throwing activities. Used a variety of equipment to measure, time and compare different styles of runs, jumps and throws.

Unit Focus

Sustain pace over short and longer distances. Run as part of a relay team. Perform a range of jumps and throws.

We are learning...

  • to run for speed & distance on our own and as part of a team.
  • pacing our run over longer distances.
  • different jumping styles and exploring which ones we can jump further with
  • to use the push-throw technique.
  • to exchange a baton within a restricted area.
  • to design a running, jumping or throwing activity for others using the STEP principle.

Key Questions

  • Why should you pass the baton into your partner’s opposite hand?
  • Which throw do you think is most effective for distance?
  • Can you jump further with a run up?

Equipment

A variety of balls, hoops, bean bags, quoits, throw down markers, foam javelins, balloons, stopwatch, measuring tape, skipping ropes, foam discus, vortex howler, low hurdles.

Vocabulary

Bounce, relay, baton, safety, rules, targets, record, set, take over, pass, sustain, push, receive, hop – step – jump.

Rules

  • Receiving the baton within a restricted area.
  • Fair scoring of event/activity.
  • Appropriate rules in running, jumping or throwing events.

Assessment Overview

Head – Distinguish between good and poor performances and suggest ways to improve self and others.

Hand – Sustain pace over shorter and longer distances.

Heart – Able to run as part of a team in relay-style events.

Diagram

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Lesson Overview

Year 5 Athletics Lesson 6

  • Develop as a small group either a run, jump or throwing event
  • Choose appropriate distance, equipment, time and space
  • Teach the event to another group

We are learning: to design a running, jumping or throwing activity for others using the STEP principle Activity: Event planning

Year 5 Athletics Lesson 1

  • Run as part of a relay team for speed and distance
  • Run for as long as possible as an individual
  • Identify and use appropriate encouragement for teammates

We are learning: to run for speed and distance on our own and as part of a team Activity: Assessment for Learning Activity

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Year 5 Athletics Lesson 2

  • Measure the distance of run in a given time
  • Recognise the importance of setting a pace for longer runs
  • Work to improve distance covered in set times

We are learning: pacing to run over longer distances Activity: Recording distances ran in set times

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Year 5 Athletics Lesson 3

  • Identify & recognise the most effective jumping style for distance
  • Explore combining jumping sequences, e.g. hop, step, jump
  • Use a run-up to jump further

We are learning: different jumping styles and exploring which ones we can jump further with Activity: Steeplechase and jump for distance activity.

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Year 5 Athletics Lesson 4

  • Develop push technique using a variety of objects
  • Use one and two-handed push throw
  • Use push throw accurately and aim for targets

We are learning: to use the push throw technique Activity: Push throwing in pairs, throwing golf

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Year 5 Athletics Lesson 5

  • Perform baton exchange as part of a relay team
  • Anticipate when to start moving on the exchange
  • Perform baton exchange in a given area

We are learning: to exchange a baton within a restricted area Activity: Beep test baton relay

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