1. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 1
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to hurdle effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to hurdle effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. Skill intro – Sprinting Experiment: You are now about to conduct a simple experiment to help the children understand/remember the teaching points of sprinting. For each part of the body the children are going to practice running in 3 different ways, after which they will have to select the style they wish to use (Ask them to place in an imaginary place – we like to tell the children they have a ‘Coaches corner’ in their brain and that is where we’d like them to store this information). Pupils work in pairs, ‘A’ performs the action twice whilst ‘B’ observes, they then swap. For arms ask the children to 1) Run with arms glued to their side. 2) Run with arms above their head constantly. 3) Run with their arms bend at the side (as usual), with their hands never going below the hip, or above the lip (their mouth). Once all have tried this ask them to select one style for the Coaches corner. Complete the same process for other parts of the body (see overleaf for more details!)
3. Skill intro – Hurdles: Split class into 4 groups (based on ability). Pupils take it in turns to attempt hurdles, return to the back of the line once completed. Differentiate by the distance between hurdles and the size of the hurdles (M/A larger hurdles, close together. L/A smaller hurdles, further apart). Progress to competition phase . Each group has a time limit to do as many shuttles as possible.
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

2. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 1
Teaching points – Sprinting
Start low
Slice through the air w/ hands
Move arms ‘Hip to lip, not across
the zip’
Keep head facing forwards always
Teaching points – Hurdles
Jump over hurdles, one foot
at a time (Lead leg, trail leg).
Aim to take the same amount
of steps between hurdles.
Jump as flat as possible
2. Skill intro – Sprinting Experiment
4. Relay Technique
ARMS
HEAD
LEGS
Down by side
Above head
‘Hip to lip, never
across the zip’
Looking left
Looking right
Looking straight forward
Two feet together
High knees
Medium stride length
L/A
M/A
3. Skill intro – Hurdling
All pupils stand on Safety line
until you instruct them to do otherwise.
Use formative assess.
to move pupils left and right along line to ensure level of challenge is
appropriate.

3. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 2
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to triple jump effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to triple jump effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
1. Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. Skill intro – Hurdles: Split class into 4 groups (based on ability). Pupils take it in turns to attempt hurdles, return to the back of the line once completed. Differentiate by the distance between hurdles and the size of the hurdles (M/A larger hurdles, close together. L/A smaller hurdles, further apart). Progress to competition phase . Each group has a time limit to do as many shuttles as possible.
3. Skill intro – Triple Jump (Use Safety & Action lines)
Begin with hop phase – pupils measure how far they can hop. Then step in isolation. Lastly jump in isolation. Begin to instruct pupils to add the phases together (Hop then step. Then Hop, step, jump). Pupils should not pause between each phase. Use mini-plenaries to reinforce teaching points and model good practice.
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

4. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 2
Teaching points – Hurdles
Jump over hurdles, one foot
at a time (Lead leg, trail leg).
Aim to take the same amount
of steps between hurdles.
Jump as flat as possible
Teaching points – Triple Jump
Hop, Step, Jump. Each phase should be
equi-distant.
Pupils should bend their knees at each
point of contact with floor
2. Skill intro – Hurdling
4. Relay Technique
All pupils stand on Safety line
until you instruct them to do otherwise.
Use formative assess.
to move pupils left and right along line to ensure level of challenge is
appropriate.
3. Skill intro – Triple Jump
All pupils stand on Safety line until you
instruct them to do otherwise. Use formative
assess to move pupils left and right
along line to ensure level of
challenge is appropriate.

5. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 3
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to throw the Javelin effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to throw the Javelin effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
1. Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. Skill intro – Triple Jump (Use Safety & Action lines)
Begin with hop phase – pupils measure how far they can hop. Then step in isolation. Lastly jump in isolation. Begin to instruct pupils to add the phases together (Hop then step. Then Hop, step, jump). Pupils should not pause between each phase. Use mini-plenaries to reinforce teaching points and model good practice.
3. Bull nosed Javelin - Use field events set-up (Safety Line, Action Line). Pupils cannot move from either line until you tell them too. Be strict with this rule, it is for safety purposes. Allow pupils 3 to 4 throws using trial & error. All pupils must wait until the pupil has thrown before you can inform them they can retrieve their javelin. Mini-plenary – Q&A, How can achieve more distance when throwing?. Tease out teaching points and allow pupils a chance to improve!
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

6. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 3
Teaching points – Triple Jump
Hop, Step, Jump. Each phase
should be equi-distant.
Pupils should bend their knees
at each point of contact
with floor
Teaching points – Bull nosed Javelin
Stand side-on, weight on the rear leg.
Release the javelin at 45 degrees.
Keep the throwing elbow high, draw the
Hand ‘fast and last.
2. Skill intro – Triple Jump
All pupils stand on Safety line until you
instruct them to do otherwise. Use formative
assess to move pupils left and right
along line to ensure level of
challenge is appropriate.
4. Relay Technique
3. Skill intro – Bull nosed Javelin
Pupils are split into pairs.
All pupils stay on Safety line
Until told otherwise.
Make sure all pupils have thrown
before you instruct pupils to
fetch their javelins.

7. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 4
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to run the 800m effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to run the 800m effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
1. Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. Bull nosed Javelin - Use field events set-up (Safety Line, Action Line). Pupils cannot move from either line until you tell them too. Be strict with this rule, it is for safety purposes. Allow pupils 3 to 4 throws using trial & error. All pupils must wait until the pupil has thrown before you can inform them they can retrieve their javelin. Mini-plenary – Q&A, How can achieve more distance when throwing?. Tease out teaching points and allow pupils a chance to improve!
3. 800m – At this stage of this children’s learning they will now experience what to them will be regarded as a middle distance even. Use the space you have wisely. If you can create a 200m square then brilliant! It will make it easier for the children to understand how many times they have to run around the track. Group your M/A children so that they run against each other, group your L/A so they run together. Allow the L/A to go first – M/A to time their score. Then swap roles!
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

8. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 4
Teaching points – Bull nosed Javelin
Stand side-on, weight on the rear leg.
Release the javelin at 45 degrees.
Keep the throwing elbow high, draw the
Hand ‘fast and last.
Teaching points – Middle Distance Running
Ensure that the children understand
that they will not be able to run at
full pace. Clever runners, save some
energy And time when they use up
there last bit of energy!
2. Skill intro – Bull nosed Javelin
Pupils are split into pairs.
All pupils stay on Safety line
Until told otherwise.
Make sure all pupils have thrown
before you instruct pupils to
fetch their javelins.
4. Relay Technique
3. Skill intro – 800m
If you can create a 200m square then brilliant! It will make it
easier for the children to understand how many times they
have to run around the track. Group your M/A children so
that they run against each other, group your L/A so
they run together. Allow the L/A to go first – M/A to
time their score. Then swap roles!
START

9. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 5
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to ‘putt’ the shot effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to ‘putt’ the shot effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
1. Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. 800m – At this stage of this children’s learning they will now experience what to them will be regarded as a middle distance even. Use the space you have wisely. If you can create a 200m square then brilliant! It will make it easier for the children to understand how many times they have to run around the track. Group your M/A children so that they run against each other, group your L/A so they run together. Allow the L/A to go first – M/A to time their score. Then swap roles!
3. Shotput - Use field events set-up (Safety Line, Action Line). Pupils cannot move from either line until you tell them too. Be strict with this rule, it is for safety purposes. Allow pupils 3 to 4 throws using trial & error. All pupils must wait until the pupil has thrown before you can inform them they can retrieve their shotput. Mini-plenary – Q&A, How can achieve more distance when ‘putting’?. Tease out teaching points and allow pupils a chance to improve!
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

10. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 5
Teaching points – Middle Distance Running
Ensure that the children understand
that they will not be able to run at
full pace. Clever runners, save some
energy And time when they use up
there last bit of energy!
Teaching points – Shotput
Stand side-on, push the
Shotput into the neck.
Bend knee’s with weight over
The back leg (Toe, Knee, Chin in
Line). Explode up & push at 45 degree’s!
2. Skill intro – 800m
If you can create a 200m square then brilliant! It will make it
easier for the children to understand how many times they
have to run around the track. Group your M/A children so
that they run against each other, group your L/A so
they run together. Allow the L/A to go first – M/A to
time their score. Then swap roles!
4. Relay Technique
START
2. Skill intro – Shotput
Pupils are split into pairs.
All pupils stay on Safety line
Until told otherwise.
Make sure all pupils have thrown
before you instruct pupils to
fetch their shotputs.

11. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 6
Learning Objectives:
L.O 1 – To develop pupils ability to ‘putt the shot’ effectively
L.O 2 – To develop pupils knowledge of how they can use their body to maximise performance
Challenge 1 – Can children follow instructions & select the correct teaching point when given 2 options? (i.e Face forwards or shake head?)
Challenge 2 – Can children use teaching points to ‘putt the shot’ effectively
Challenge 3 – Can children watch others and suggest ways for them to improve.
Numeracy in P.E! -
Literacy in P.E! -
Inspiration in P.E! -
SoW Milestone Focus: 1 (Uses knowledge of the relationship between the body and exercise to improve various fitness components). 6 (Utilise new skills in competitive situations, as an individual or part of a team). 7 (Utilise knowledge of technique to perform at an optimum level in different types of throw, jump and run).
Lesson Plan:
1. Warm-up – Command Response: Pupils move continuously in set area, upon hearing a command they must react as quickly as possible. Add the commands ‘Hop’ (Land on same leg as used for take-off) ‘Step’ (Jump from one foot to another, ensure pupils leave ground) ‘Jump’ (From one foot to two feet). STRETCH. Then repeat
2. Shotput - Use field events set-up (Safety Line, Action Line). Pupils cannot move from either line until you tell them too. Be strict with this rule, it is for safety purposes. Allow pupils 3 to 4 throws using trial & error. All pupils must wait until the pupil has thrown before you can inform them they can retrieve their shotput. Mini-plenary – Q&A, How can achieve more distance when ‘putting’?. Tease out teaching points and allow pupils a chance to improve!
3. Coach Camp – It is now time to put the children’s knowledge to the test. Welcome to Coach Camp! Organise your class into pairs and set out 4 activities. This activity is really simple and effective. The children will complete an Athletics circuit (Javelin, Shotput, Hurdles & Triple Jump). At each station they will evaluate and improve the performance of their partner. – taking it in turns to assume the role of a coach or an athlete!
4. To finish the lesson – Relay technique! See previous lesson

12. Athletics Year 6- Lesson 6
Teaching points – Shotput
Stand side-on, push the
Shotput into the neck.
Bend knee’s with weight over
The back leg (Toe, Knee, Chin in
Line). Explode up & push at 45 degree’s!
Teaching points – Evaluating & Improving Performance
The children will need to draw
on their knowledge of how the skill
should be executed. They will then
need to be able to identify any faults &
think on their feet on how to correct them!
2. Skill intro – Shotput
Pupils are split into pairs.
All pupils stay on Safety line
Until told otherwise.
Make sure all pupils have thrown
before you instruct pupils to
fetch their shotputs.
4. Relay Technique
Coach Camp!
Organise your class into pairs and set out 4 activities.
This activity is really simple and effective. The children
will complete an Athletics circuit (Javelin, Shotput,
Hurdles & Triple Jump). At each station they will evaluate
and improve the performance of their partner. – taking it
in turns to assume the role of a coach or an athlete!
Shotput
Hurdles
Triple Jump
Javelin