From Sprint Technique to Strategic Distance Running
Athletics
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 3 students' understanding of running as both an individual skill and team strategy, progressing from explosive sprinting technique to intelligent pacing for distance. The focus shifts from 'running fast' to 'running smart', introducing students to the tactical elements of athletics while building fundamental movement patterns. Through relay work, students discover how individual excellence combines with teamwork, setting foundations for lifelong participation in running activities.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to make ourselves run as fast as possible?
Key Objectives:
- • Explore how to use our bodies to run as fast as possible
- • Learn the correct technique for sprinting including head position and arm action
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to run faster and more efficiently?
Key Objectives:
- • Continue to explore and develop running for speed techniques
- • Apply correct sprinting techniques focusing on head, arms, legs and feet
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to run our fastest relay race?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply sprinting technique in a team relay context
- • To develop effective baton changeover skills
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we combine individual speed with perfect teamwork to create the fastest relay team?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply sprinting technique in relay races with accurate baton changeovers
- • Develop teamwork and communication skills for successful relay performance
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we pace ourselves to run further without stopping?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop understanding of pacing versus sprinting for distance running
- • Learn correct running technique for distance events
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can smart pacing help me run further and faster than simply sprinting?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand and apply pacing tactics when running for distance
- • Demonstrate effective running technique for endurance events