Sprint to Endurance
Athletics
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' understanding of different running demands through progressive skill-building in sprinting and distance running. The focus shifts from individual technique mastery to collaborative teamwork in relays, before exploring the strategic elements of pacing and endurance. Through this journey, students experience the full spectrum of athletic running whilst developing both physical competence and tactical awareness.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to run as fast as possible and why is speed important in athletics?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore and apply correct sprinting technique including head position and arm action
- • To understand the importance of staying in lanes during athletic events
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use correct technique to run as fast as possible?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop and apply correct sprinting technique including head, arm and leg positioning
- • Understand how different body positions affect running speed and efficiency
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to run fast and change the baton smoothly?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply sprinting technique in a team relay situation
- • To develop safe and efficient baton changeover skills
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to run faster than we could individually?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply running for speed techniques in team relay situations
- • Develop tactical awareness for smooth baton changeovers
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we train our bodies to run longer distances without stopping?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand the difference between sprinting and distance running
- • To develop pacing strategies for sustained running
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can understanding pacing and race tactics help us become better distance runners?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand and apply tactical decisions when running for distance
- • Demonstrate effective pacing strategies over extended distances