Athletics –Year 6 Vocabulary Running Jumping Throwing Running Build up speed quickly for a sprint finish Use preferred leg when running over hurdles Accelerate to pass other competitors Work as a team to competitively perform a relay Throwing Develop the technique for the Push throw Pull throw Fling throw Accurately measure and record the distance of their throws Vocabulary Push throw Relates to the shot-put Also used in Netball as a chest pass or a free throw in Basketball Pull throw Relates to the javelin In other sports a cricket ball throw and a football throw in Fling throw Used to throw a discus Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Standing Vertical Jump A two footed vertical jump from a standing position Standing Triple Jump A horizontal jump involving a hop, step and jump from a standing position Compete / Perform Perform and apply techniques confidently and consistently with precision Take part in competitive activities with strong understanding of tactics and composition Jumping Develop the technique for standing vertical jump Maintain control at each stage of the triple jump Land safely and with control Improve technique for jumping for height and distance Set up and lead jumping activities including measuring with confidence and accuracy Evaluate Thoroughly evaluate their own work and others’ suggesting thoughtful and appropriate improvements

Athletics –Year 5 Vocabulary Running Jumping Throwing Throwing Perform a fling throw Throw a variety of implements using a range of techniques Measure and record the distance of their throws Continue to develop techniques for throwing for increased distance Running Carry out an effective sprint start Confidently and independently select appropriate pace for different distances and different parts of a run Vocabulary Push throw Relates to the shot-put Also used in Netball as a chest pass or a free throw in Basketball Pull throw Relates to the javelin In other sports a cricket ball throw and a football throw in Fling throw Used to throw a discus Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Standing Vertical Jump A two footed vertical jump from a standing position Standing Triple Jump A horizontal jump involving a hop, step and jump from a standing position Crouch start A starting position for sprint races Jumping Perform an effective standing long jump Perform standing triple jump with increased confidence Develop an effective technique for standing vertical jump (jumping for height) Land safely and with control Improve techniques for jumping for distance Measure the distance and height jumped with accuracy Compete / Perform Consistently perform and apply skills and techniques with accuracy and control Take part in competitive activities Evaluate Evaluate own and others’ performances Explain why they have used particular skills or techniques and how this has effected their performance

Athletics –Year 4 Vocabulary Throwing Perform a pull throw Measure the distance of their throws Continue to develop techniques for throwing for increased distance Athletics –Year 4 Running Jumping Throwing Running Demonstrate an improved technique for sprinting Perform a relay, focusing on the baton changeover technique Develop a fluent changeover from a sprint start Speed up and slow down smoothly Vocabulary Pull throw Relates to the javelin In other sports a cricket ball throw and a football throw in Overarm throw With the ball in your throwing hand, point the other hand at the target and bend the hand back with the ball at the shoulder. Bring the ball overhead and swivel on your back foot as your turn your body to face the target. Bring the ball over your head and release the ball with a push Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Standing Triple Jump A horizontal jump involving a hop, step and jump from a standing position Crouch start A starting position for sprint races Compete / Perform Consistently perform and apply skills and techniques with accuracy and control Take part in competitive activities Jumping Learn how to combine a hop, step and jump to perform the standing triple jump Land safely and with control Begin to measure the distance jumped Evaluate Watch, describe and evaluate the effectiveness of performances Give ideas for how to improve Modify use of skills to achieve a better result

Athletics –Year 3 Vocabulary Running Jumping Throwing Running Identify and demonstrate how different techniques can affect performance Focus on their arm and leg action to improve sprinting technique Select the most suitable pace for the distance and their fitness level in order to maintain their run Begin to combine running with jumping over hurdles Identify and demonstrate stamina and explain its importance for runners Vocabulary Push throw Relates to the shot-put Also used in Netball as a chest pass or a free throw in Basketball Pull throw Relates to the javelin In other sports a cricket ball throw and a football throw in Overarm throw A skill most commonly used in sports for throwing far and for making quick, accurate passes Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Take-off The take-off phase during the standing long jump is the first part of the jump where the athlete is preparing to leave the ground: bend ankles, knees and hips keep eyes focused forward swing arms behind body straighten legs both feet leave the ground together. Hurdling A track event that involves running and jumping over obstacles at speed Lead leg The leg which clears the hurdle first when hurdling Throwing Throw with greater control and accuracy Show increasing control in their overarm throw Perform a push throw Continue to develop techniques to throw for increased distance Jumping Use one and two feet to take off and to land with Develop an effective take-off for the standing long jump Develop an effective flight phase for the standing long jump Land safely and with control Compete / Perform Perform learnt skills and techniques with control Compete against self and others Evaluate Watch, describe and evaluate the effectiveness of performances Describe how their performance has improved over time

Athletics –Year 2 Vocabulary Running Jumping Throwing Running Run at different paces Use a variety of different stride lengths Travel at different speeds Complete an obstacle course Vary the speed and direction in which they are travelling Run with basic techniques following a curved line Vocabulary Overarm throw With the ball in your throwing hand, point the other hand at the target and bend the hand back with the ball at the shoulder. Bring the ball overhead and swivel on your back foot as your turn your body to face the target. Bring the ball over your head and release the ball with a push. Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Take-off The take-off phase during the standing long jump is the first part of the jump where the athlete is preparing to leave the ground: bend ankles, knees and hips keep eyes focused forward swing arms behind body straighten legs both feet leave the ground together. Pitching a quoit Hold the quoit with your thumb over the quoit and your fingers curled underneath. Bring the quoit into the waist with the wrist tucked in and release by flicking the wrist outwards Throwing Throw different types of equipment in different ways, for accuracy and distance Throw with accuracy at targets of different heights Investigate ways to alter their throwing technique to achieve greater distance Jumping Perform and compare different types of jumps: Two feet to two feet Two feet to one foot One foot to same foot One foot to opposite foot Combine different jumps together with some fluency and control Jump for distance from standing with accuracy and control Know that leg muscles are used when performing a jumping action Compete / Perform Perform learnt skills with increasing control Compete against self and others Evaluate Watch and describe performances and use what they see to improve their own performance Talk about the differences between their work and that of others

Athletics –Year 1 Vocabulary Running Jumping Throwing Running Vary their pace and speed when running Run with a basic technique Show good posture and balance Jog in a straight line Change direction when jogging Sprint in a straight line Change direction when sprinting Maintain control as they change direction when jogging or sprinting Throwing Throw underarm and overarm Throw a ball towards a target with increasing accuracy Improve the distance they can throw by using more power Vocabulary Overarm throw With the ball in your throwing hand, point the other hand at the target and bend the hand back with the ball at the shoulder. Bring the ball overhead and swivel on your back foot as your turn your body to face the target. Bring the ball over your head and release the ball with a push. Underarm throw Begin by facing your target while holding the ball in your dominant hand. Swing your arm forward, simultaneously transferring your weight onto your lead foot and moving your free arm back slightly to help you maintain balance. Release the ball once your hand is positioned between your waist and shoulder. Standing Long Jump A two-footed horizontal jump from a standing position Compete / Perform Begin to perform learnt skills with some control Engage in competitive activities and team games Jumping Perform and compare different types of jumps: Two feet to two feet Two feet to one foot One foot to same foot One foot to opposite foot Perform a short jumping sequence Jump as high as possible Jump as far as possible Land safely with control Evaluate Watch and describe performances Begin to say how they could improve