Pacing Consistency Challenge
Students run for a set time, mark their finishing point, then attempt to replicate the exact same pace to reach the same marker, developing precision pace control
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About This Activity
Students run for a set time, mark their finishing point, then attempt to replicate the exact same pace to reach the same marker, developing precision pace control
Quick Info
moderate
24
200-400m circuit or large open area minimum 50m x 30m
Equipment Required
Individual markers (cones, bean bags, bibs)
30 (one per student)
Stopwatch or timer
1
Recording sheet and clipboard
1 for teacher
Measuring tape (optional)
1
Markers
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Measuring Tapes
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Power
Speed
Endurance
Teaching Focus
Individual Practice
Self Assessment
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Perseverance
Responsibility
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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