1st Grade
Track & Field
Elementary Phys ed should develop a child’s basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching. Students will develop and apply these skills in activities throughout each of the following athletics lesson plans. At the end of the unit, use the assessment grids to track students' athletic performance.
Lesson Plans
Lesson 2 – Coordination and movement
Lesson 3 – Running (sprinting)
Lesson 4 – Jumping
Lesson 5 – Throwing
Lesson 6 – Running for distance
Supporting Content
More About This Unit
What do our 1st Grade Track & Field PE plans cover?
In Track & Field across 1st Grade, children learn to apply basic athletic skills and techniques to a range of activities. These skills include jumping, hoping, and balancing with control, running with control and coordination, and throwing towards a target.
Our 1st Grade Track & Field lessons help children explore and develop their locomotor, stability, and manipulation skills.
Why are Track & Field lessons important for elementary-age children?
Track & Field lessons are an essential part of elementary school PE class. They can offer endless opportunities, as well as fulfilling curriculum requirements of developing balance, agility, and coordination. These fundamental movement skills are crucial for a child’s motor development, and transferable, in all other sports, as well as helping promote children to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
Elementary School Track & Field is also great for building confidence, developing social skills, and allowing children to recognize and celebrate their successes.
Why choose PE Planning for your 1st Grade Track & Field PE?
All PE Planning lesson plans are created by PE Specialists and include all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work. Each PE lesson plan includes full guidance, including illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan.
Our 1st Grade Track & Field lessons can be used with any curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging and rewarding Track & Field lessons to your 1st Grade students. Best of all, our Track & Field plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!
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