Scissor High Jump

Level 3 (12-14s)

Levels

Athletics skills activity card

Resource Types

Jump

Activity group

Vertical jumps

Athletics skills

Balance

Fundamental skills

Bilateral movements

Coordination

Reaction and reactive movements

Spatial awareness

Pride

Kids Athletics values

<p>Aim: To practise the scissor technique to jump over an increasingly high barrier.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In this activity, participants run up towards a mat, taking off from one foot and jump over the barrier to land on their feet.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Participants should remember to stay in an upright position to produce a strong vertical push and drive their arms up during take-off.</p>

<h1 style="color: #bd94ff;">Welcome to Kids' Athletics</h1>
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<p>Kids&rsquo; Athletics is a free and exciting programme to get children and young people across the world moving!&nbsp;The programme uses the power of athletics to inspire children and young people, wherever they are, to be more active, develop their skills and confidence, and to connect with the sport for life.</p>
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<h2 style="color: #bd94ff;">What is Kids' Athletics?</h2>
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<p>Kids&rsquo; Athletics is one of the biggest grassroots development programmes in the world of sport. It was created in 2002 and has been comprehensively reviewed and updated in 2021 and made available digitally to be even more inclusive, flexible, adaptable and fun for young people and practitioners.</p>
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<p>The programme has been implemented by more than 150 Member Federations and has reached an estimated cumulative audience of more than 13 million children and young people.</p>
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<p>Developed by coaches, teachers and young people around the globe, Kids&rsquo; Athletics offers a uniquely fun, inspiring and quality experience for children aged between four and 14.</p>
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<p>Our Kids' Athletics values are respect, determination, friendship and pride. Children and young people are asked to reflect on these values throughout the programme.</p>
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<h2 style="color: #bd94ff;">Who is it for?</h2>
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<p>Kids&rsquo; Athletics is for everyone because we are all born to move! Through a range of resources, we support a community of:</p>
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<li style="list-style-type: disc;">Practitioners &ndash; all coaches, teachers, volunteers and parents who wish to involve children and young people in enjoyable athletics-type activities. This includes athletics-specific deliverers and those who deliver a range of sports and physical activities.</li>
<li style="list-style-type: disc;">Participants &ndash; all children and young people aged between four and 14. This includes those who take part in a variety of activities and those who have a specific interest in athletics.</li>
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<h2 style="color: #bd94ff;">Join us!</h2>
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<p>Developed by teachers, coaches and young people around the globe, Kids&rsquo; Athletics provides easy-to-use teaching resources and offers a uniquely fun, inspiring and quality experience for children and young people aged between four and 14.&nbsp;Activities develop movement skills that are fundamental to athletics through fun and social games, as well as offering opportunities to introduce athletics disciplines and competitive athletics.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>By sharing our enthusiasm and experience we will create a global movement that puts children and young people at the heart of athletics, and athletics at the heart of community health and fitness.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="color: #bd94ff; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://identity.worldathletics.org/registration?source=kids-athletics&amp;tag=kids-athletics&amp;redirectUrl=https://www.worldathletics.org/kids-athletics/teaching-athletics">Register now</a></strong></span> to be part of our global Kids&rsquo; Athletics community and access our free resources and exclusive opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

GET STARTED

Get started with Kids' Athletics at your school or club

TEACHING ATHLETICS

Free and flexible resources for teachers and coaches

Introduction to the Kids' Athletics programme and access to free athletics teaching resources for schools and clubs.