1. Planning for Attainment in Physical Education Activity: Throw – Discus (Sling)
Range and Content: 3d Performing to Maximum Levels Focus: Body Torque
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS.
PROMPTS FOR CONTEXT AND LEARNING
KS3 KEY PROCESSES
ACTIVITY CONTENT OBJECTIVES
FOCUS AND CRITERIA
FOR ASSESSMENT
2.1 Developing skills in CONTEXT/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: KNOW: 2.1 Developing skills in
physical activity Pupils can throw different missiles for accuracy in a safe physical activity
environment. ..how to wind up their bodies in
Pupils should be able to: EXPLORE: preparation for the release of the
Level 4 - Pupils link skills,
..throwing with hoops and quoits with a slinging action around missile;
a) refine and adapt skills into
A
techniques and ideas and apply
the side of the body.
techniques; them accurately and appropriately.
EXPERIENCE: CAN DO:
b) develop the range of skills When performing, they show
..an appropriate grip for holding the discus;
T they use;
c) develop the precision,
..the correct way to release the discus (off the index finger –
experiment rolling along the ground);
..can show an appropriate slinging
action;
precision, control and fluency.
control and fluency of their Level 5 - Pupils select and combine
H skills.
..a straight arm sling (to the side of the body);
..twisting the body to gain maximum effect;
..using legs to achieve a lifting action;
UNDERSTAND: skills, techniques and ideas and
apply them accurately and
L KEY CONCEPTS
DEVELOP (PERFORMING AT MAXIMUM LEVELS):
..using a variety of targets, set at appropriate distances:
..the importance of obeying
instructions and following safety
appropriately in different physical
activities. When performing in
- markers, lines, cones, etc. rules to avoid injury to self and different physical activities, they
E 1.4 Healthy, active lifestyles
..a 'winding up' effect in preparation to throw followed by a
sudden, explosive, release to gain maximum distance in the
others; consistently show precision, control
and fluency.
T
throw; HEALTH RELATED:
a) Understanding that physical
CONSIDER: Specificity ..the ability to exercise They develop their throwing action
activity contributes to the
..the 'safe area' for the non throwers to stand whilst throwing is according to the specific and select and combine appropriate
healthy functioning of the body
I and mind and is an essential
component of a healthy
in progress;
..class organisation to ensure maximum participation in a safe
environment;
requirements of the sporting activity
or event.
techniques (legs/body/arm) to
increase distance and perform a
C lifestyle.
throw with precision and control.
..keeping the hand high - level with the shoulders; CURRICULUM
b) Recognising that regular ..twisting the body - lead with the hips and leave the hand as far OPPORTUNITIES Level 6 - Pupils select and combine
physical activity that is fit for
S
behind the hips as possible;
skills, techniques and ideas and use
purpose, safe and enjoyable ..safety procedure for collecting missiles; The curriculum should provide
them in a widening range of familiar
has the greatest impact on ..engage in a variety of physical activities that will improve opportunities for pupils to:
and unfamiliar physical activities
physical, mental and social their performance; d) follow pathways to other
and contexts, performing with
wellbeing. ..know how to prepare for a specific athletic event e.g. discus; activities in and beyond school;
..know how to access and train with the local athletics club; consistent precision, control and
..hammer throwing related activities. fluency.