Technical Foundations
•Year 4
•Athletics
•Mark 10m, 20m, 30m distances and ladder spaces if no agility ladders
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or painted lines
One per team, positioned for clear run-through
Alternative: Cones spaced 30cm apart in lines
For timing relay activities
Alternative: Smartphone timer app
For assessment and technique feedback
Alternative: Smartphone or tablet
The beginning technique used to launch into a sprint race
How quickly an athlete responds to the starter's 'Go' command
The period when a runner gradually increases speed from start
The first 10 metres where runners stay low and pump legs hard
Training equipment with rungs spaced to improve foot speed and coordination
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving and receiving constructive feedback, following multi-step instructions
Measuring sprint distances, timing reactions, counting ladder rungs and calculating step frequencies
Forces and motion in sprint acceleration, reaction times in nervous system, energy transfer in explosive movements
Setting personal goals, supporting teammates, dealing with competition pressure, celebrating diverse achievements
Stand at 45-degree angle to sprint lanes for optimal view of technique and safety
Watch for sprint start technique, sustained effort, and peer interaction quality
Step in if students losing technique focus, showing fatigue affecting safety, or needing encouragement
Demonstrate: Exaggerate body positions for visibility, use slow-motion for complex skills, involve students in demonstrations when possible
Minimum 30m x 20m, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, even surface suitable for sprinting, no loose equipment
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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