Peer Observation – Jumping Assessment

PUPIL ASSESSMENT: PEER OBSERVATION

Name: Date:
Year & Section: Schedule:
My Partner’s Name:
Today we are looking at the skill of:
Excellent Average Poor
Jumping
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My partner needs to:
1. Ankles, knees and hips bend

2. Eyes focused forward

3. Arms swing behind body

4. Legs straighten

5. Both feet leave ground together

6. Arms swing forward and upward

7. Lands on both feet at the same time

8. Ankles knees and hips bend to absorb
impact
Student’s comment Teacher’s Comment

Skill Criteria Why are they important?

1. Ankles, knees and hips By flexing the ankles, knees and hips, more muscles are involved to push backward
bend and downward, thereby creating more force.
2. Eyes focused forward This action eliminates lateral movements and therefore is more efficient.

3. Arms swing behind body
4. Legs straighten
5. Both feet leave ground
together
6. Arms swing forward and
upward
7. Lands on both feet at the
same time
8. Ankles knees and hips bend
to absorb impact
Starting with the arms behind the body ensures the greatest available range of
movement and therefore greater momentum is generated to the whole body.
This action generates the power to lift the body.
Body weight should be evenly distributed between both feet. On take-off, the heels
may lift before the legs extend so that the body leans forward.
The arms help to lift the body into the air and move the center of gravity upward
and forward.
Demonstrates control and balance.
Flexion of these joints absorbs the landing force and dissipates momentum thereby
preventing jarring and reducing stress on bones and joints. This action also lowers
the center of gravity closer to the base of support thereby increasing stability. The
arms may also assist in balancing the body.