Athletics
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students into confident, strategic runners by progressing from individual sprint technique to collaborative relay work and intelligent distance pacing. The emphasis is on understanding how biomechanics, teamwork, and tactical thinking combine to create running excellence across different athletic disciplines.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to run as fast as possible whilst maintaining control and staying in our lane?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
What makes a runner fast, and how can we apply the correct sprinting technique to improve our speed?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use teamwork and technique to achieve maximum speed in relay racing?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can teams work together strategically to achieve maximum speed in relay races?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we pace ourselves to run efficiently over longer distances without stopping?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can smart pacing tactics help me run further and faster than my competitors?
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