Year 8 · Physical education · beta
Athletics: train and perform in a sport education season
This unit will develop pupils’ ability to perform in a range of athletic events with a focus on personal best improvements. They will learn about different components of fitness and the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Pupils will take responsibility for working in small teams.
This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.
Prior knowledge
- Pupils know that athletic activities consist of throwing, running, and jumping events that challenge speed, distance and time.
- Pupils understand that within teams, there are roles such as coach, performer, and official.
- Pupils are able to demonstrate changes in speed and effort when running, jumping, and throwing.
- Pupils respond positively to feedback and are motivated to improve their personal best performances.
Source curriculum references
- Build on and embed the physical development.
- Become more competent.
- Become more confident.
- Become more expert in techniques and apply across different sports and physical activities.
- Understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply principles to own and others' work.
- Interest in getting involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life.
- Understand and apply long-term health benefits of physical activity.
- Develop technique and improve performance.
- Work in a team.
- Take part in competitive sport.
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