Foundational Athletics: Building Technique and Competitive Confidence
•Year 3
•Athletics
•Mark 100m circular track and event stations
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or chalk for track marking
Place in throwing zone with safety markers
Alternative: Pool noodles, foam tubes, or tennis balls for throwing
Store in designated throwing area
Alternative: Frisbees, foam plates, or bean bags
Use in contained throwing circle
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, or soft weighted balls
Position with clear run-up areas
Alternative: Sand pit, soft landing area, or gym mats
Set at appropriate height for Year 3 students
Alternative: Cones with pool noodles, skipping ropes, or chalk lines
One per field event station
Alternative: Metre sticks, trundle wheels, or marked ground
Include event list and points system
Alternative: Whiteboards, clipboards, or large paper
Four different colours for team identification
Alternative: Coloured t-shirts, arm bands, or house colours
For timing running events
Alternative: Mobile phone timers or large display timer
Running at maximum speed over a short distance
Running at a steady pace over longer distances
Athletics events involving jumping or throwing for distance or height
The correct way to perform a skill for best results
Competing honestly and respectfully within the rules
Watching performance carefully and identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances and times, calculating team scores, recording and comparing results, understanding units of measurement
Understanding forces in throwing and jumping, body systems during exercise, effects of training on performance
Understanding compass directions for throwing events, mapping event layouts, measuring distances and areas
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating diversity in abilities, managing emotions during competition
Rotate between event stations to provide guidance and ensure safety at all activities
Watch for correct technique application, positive team dynamics, and adherence to safety rules
Step in if unsafe practices occur, students exclude others, or competition becomes too intense
Show clear examples of good technique and sportsmanship, emphasising safety throughout all demonstrations
Minimum 100m circular track plus four separate field event areas, clear of obstacles
Dry, even surface free from holes, stones, or slippery areas
Stop all activities immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain safely in designated areas
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