Pace vs Sprint Demonstration
Interactive demonstration teaching students the difference between sprinting and sustainable pacing
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Interactive demonstration teaching students the difference between sprinting and sustainable pacing
Quick Info
moderate
25
20m x 10m demonstration area
Equipment Required
Stopwatch
1
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Power
Speed
Endurance
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
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