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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to use accuracy and precision to hit different targets. We will explore the flight of different items and materials when thrown at a target whilst focusing on the life skills of resilience and resourcefulness.

Equipment

Please note this lesson will require additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised when equipment is required. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that children follow the correct safety advice provided at the start of this lesson and the instructions the teacher gives during the lesson.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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3 Questions

Q1.
In which sport do participants need to hit a specific target to score points?
800m running
Correct answer: Archery
Q2.
True or false? In target sports it helps to be accurate.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Which of these events is considered a target sport?
Dressage
Football
Correct answer: Trap shooting

3 Questions

Q1.
What is precision?
How close you are to hitting a target.
Correct answer: How consistent you are.
How spread out your efforts are.
Q2.
Which life skill is the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties?
All of the above.
Planning and organisation.
Resiliance.
Correct answer: Resourcefulness.
Q3.
Which sports events require the performer to throw an object the maximum distance? Select two.
Correct answer: Discus.
Correct answer: Javelin.
Long jump.

Lesson appears in

UnitPhysical education / Outdoor and adventurous activity: Developing critical thinking

Physical education