1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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