Mastering Movement: Fundamental Skills · Locomotor Skills
Jumping and Landing Safely
Learning the mechanics of jumping for height and distance with a focus on stable landings.
Key Questions
- 1What makes a landing soft and quiet?
- 2How do your knees act like springs when you land?
- 3Which part of your foot should touch the ground first when landing?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - GymnasticsNCCA: Primary - Athletics
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Year 1 Physical Education
Unit: Mastering Movement: Fundamental Skills
Period: Locomotor Skills
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