Trampolining Unit Workbook (Key Stage 3)

This is a 14 page workbook which students can work through alongside a trampolining unit.

The workbook features details on how a unit can be run, we have students in ability groups of three, working on a trampoline with other groups of similar ability, this allows the teacher to differentiate much easier. The different roles detailed are performer, cameraman, coach and spotter/assistant coach.

The workbook then features assessment criteria and pages detailing the progressions, teaching points and ways of correctly common errors on the following skills; straight bouncing, stopping, shape jumps, seat landings, half/full twists, front landings, back landings, swivel hips and twisting from/into landings.

Towards the back of the booklet there are three routines which students can practice. There is then space for students to create their own ten bounce routines. Finally on the back of the booklet there is a table for students to record the skills they can complete. In this table there is a column which requires students to write the feedback they received from their coach (peer) on how they think they could improve further. I use the Sainsburys athletics criteria to read out the bronze, silver and gold scores and students tick which category they are in. Within this table there are gaps for extra skills that may be taught in the unit.

Students enjoy using the booklets and they give them an ownership of learning. Students use the booklets to coach their group members to improve. These booklets also get students into good routines as when we use them we follow the same structure each week.