KS1 · Physical education · Year 1
Jumping far
Locomotion: running and jumping
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can jump using the correct technique in order to jump as far as possible.
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Jumping far: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can jump using the correct technique in order to jump as far as possible.
Key learning 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.
- Feel: showing self belief will improve the jumping distance we can achieve.
- Connect: listening to advice and feedback in order to improve shows empathy.
Words to know
- 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
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.
Demonstrate an effective jump with a controlled landing. Demonstrate the correct technique. Reiterate the importance of jumping with heads focused forwards.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Award pupils extra points in the team competition for using the correct technique and for helping others.