Motivations and goals

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Sports Tournaments History of Athletics

Objectives

History

  • Pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • They should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

Lesson Planning

Discuss what motivates athletes to succeed. Hot-seat Eric Liddell and explore what motivated him to run and to compete. Understand that athletes in the spotlight can have a significant impact on the culture around them for a variety of reasons.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand that athletes in the spotlight can have a significant impact on the culture around them for a variety of reasons.

Children will:

  • Have an understanding of what motivates famous athletes to succeed.
  • Understand more about the person of Eric Liddell, through hot-seating and research.
  • Understand that athletes in the spotlight can have a significant impact on the culture around them for a variety of reasons.

Provided Resources

  • Motivational quotes from athletes
  • Hot-seating: Eric Liddell

You Will Need

  • A3 paper
  • Sticky notes