Description
This simple Standing Long Jump marking is a playground classic for a reason. It’s an excellent tool for developing fundamental athletic skills like explosive power, coordination, and balance.
While perfect for PE fitness tests, this marking is a versatile resource that encourages active play and personal achievement far beyond a single lesson. It provides a clear, visual way for children to see their own progress and challenge themselves.
More Than Just Fitness: Ideas for Play
This marking is a launchpad for a variety of games:
- Personal Best: A key motivator for many children, who can use the clear measurements to track their own progress and celebrate their new “PB.”
- Imaginative Play: During breaks, it can be a challenge to “Jump the River” or “Leap the Canyon.”
- Team Relays: A fantastic PE or sports day activity. Teams line up, and each member’s jump distance is added together to get a “Team Total.”
- Frog Hops: How many jumps does it take to get from the start to the 2-metre line?
Benefits for Break and Lunch Times
During breaks, this marking becomes an instant challenge. Children are naturally drawn to it, competing against friends or, just as importantly, their own previous jumps. It’s a simple, self-led activity that helps them burn off energy, build confidence, and understand their own physical abilities.
Benefits for Teachers and Lessons
For PE lessons, this is the perfect “always-ready” station for athletics units, fitness circuits, and warm-ups, saving you time on setup. For outdoor maths, it’s a brilliant practical tool. You can task pupils with:
- Measuring their jump to the nearest 10cm.
- Calculating the difference between their jump and a friend’s.
- Finding their average (mean) jump over three attempts.
Made from high-quality, durable thermoplastic, this marking is built to withstand endless jumps and all weather, remaining a bright, clear, and valuable resource for years.
