KG-G5 Athletics

Students from KG to G5 are participating in athletic units at present. While they are all focused on running, jumping and throwing, activities undertaken vary, based on the age level.

When we have been inquiring into how to throw and jump further and run faster, we have used technology to help us in different ways. Video performances on the iPads allow the students to watch themselves perform, which is especially useful in slow motion. We have used apps such as Huddle Technique to watch in slow motion and highlight what we are doing - just like on the TV sports programmes. Recording and providing peer feedback is a undertaken with the older grades. 

Grade 4 to demonstrate their knowledge, had great fun this week using Flipgrid to record video responses to the questions "How can you jump further?" or "What techniques do you use to  throw further?", .  They managed to create 37 instructional videos this week, so it looks like we have many future youtube stars in the making!

As part of the focus on big numbers in Book Week, students in G2 have been using pedometers to record the number of steps taken during PE class. KG have looked at different ways to measure

G3 Individual Pursuits. What is a Good Running Technique?

Grade 3 learners have started a unit of inquiry called Individual Pursuits, Athletics.
They have begun to inquire in different skills, such as running, throwing, and jumping.

During this lesson, athletes partnered up with a peer to observe each other's runner technique and give feedback.

I created a small "running lab" for learners to understand the importance of using a good running technique.

First, learners started to run with their shoulders up to their ears, and they understood the importance of running with relaxed shoulders.

Then, they ran, using the whole sole of their feet and they felt like if they were penguins. They understood the importance of running on the balls of their feet.

Finally, little athletes ran holding on their pants, so they couldn't really move their arms. Right away they realized that swinging their arms was essential in the running form.

Athletes did a little sprinting game, where 4 students would run at the time while their partners would look at their running form.

Below you can see the form learners used to give feedback to each other and some photos of learners in action.