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Tactical Pacing Discovery Race

Students experience different race tactics to discover the importance of pacing in distance running

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About This Activity

Students experience different race tactics to discover the importance of pacing in distance running

Quick Info

high
16
40m x 40m minimum for circular track

Equipment Required

Cones

15-20

Stopwatch

1

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Athletics

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Skills

Passing
Decision Making
Endurance

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather