Competitive Athletics: Technique, Tactics and Personal Excellence
Athletics
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students' technical proficiency across core athletics disciplines whilst introducing the strategic and competitive dimensions of track and field events. By combining skill refinement with authentic competition experiences, students learn to balance personal performance goals with team collaboration. The progressive structure builds towards a culminating sports day celebration where students apply their learning in a high-engagement, inclusive competitive environment.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use tactics, technique and teamwork to maximise our performance in athletic running competitions?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply effective running techniques in competitive situations
- • To understand and implement tactical approaches for different race distances
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use proper throwing techniques to maximise distance and power in athletic competitions?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate correct technique for shot put, discus, and javelin throwing
- • To understand how body rotation and weight transfer increase throwing distance
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use proper jumping technique to compete against Olympic records and improve our athletic performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To execute standing long jumps and triple jumps with correct technique in a competitive environment
- • To understand how technique affects jumping distance and performance
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we combine running, jumping and throwing skills to compete fairly and celebrate achievement in a team athletics competition?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply running, jumping and throwing techniques in competitive situations
- • To work effectively as part of a team whilst competing individually
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use technical skills and teamwork to achieve success in athletics competitions?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply running, jumping and throwing techniques in a competitive athletics environment
- • To work collaboratively to organise teams and select appropriate competitors for each event
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we apply our athletic skills and knowledge to compete fairly and achieve our personal best?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply running, jumping and throwing techniques in competitive situations
- • To demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play during competition