Main Game Athletics Activities for KS3

Exciting target game where teams use throwing skills to knock objects off platforms at different heights and distances

Teams combine individual jumping heights to reach the heights of various animals through measurement and teamwork

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Teams of four strategically select world record marathon pace targets and run relay races attempting to maintain those elite speeds over varying distances

Teams of 2-4 students complete the multi-stage fitness test by taking turns running shuttles, requiring teamwork, communication, pacing strategy, and shared cardiovascular effort

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Teams compete in 4x100m relay races focusing on personal best times and perfect technique, with emphasis on teamwork and improvement rather than just winning.

Fast-paced chasing game where thieves steal cones while defenders try to tag them, developing acceleration, deceleration, and reaction time.

Strategic team relay where students complete a circuit of five fitness component stations, assigning team members based on their tested strengths for optimal performance

Team relay using javelin throwing skills to transport implement over distance and back

Teams work together to jump collective heights matching real animals and objects

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

Multiple teams race simultaneously around a circular track, starting from different positions and attempting to catch each other while practicing relay technique under pressure

Teams plan and execute relay strategies to complete set distance using different leg lengths

Performance and analysis challenge where students apply learned shot put technique, use video to analyse and improve performance, and track measurable progress through data recording