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.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Sprint Technique Development
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to run as fast as possible whilst maintaining control and staying in our lane?

Key Objectives:

  • Explore how we can use our bodies to run at maximum speed
  • Learn and apply correct sprinting technique including head position and arm action

Lesson 2

Developing Running for Speed
50 min

Big Question:

What makes a runner fast, and how can we apply the correct sprinting technique to improve our speed?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop and apply correct sprinting technique including head position, arm action, leg drive, and foot placement
  • To understand the biomechanics of efficient running for speed

Lesson 3

Relay Running and Baton Change Technique
1h

Big Question:

How can we use teamwork and technique to achieve maximum speed in relay racing?

Key Objectives:

  • Apply sprinting technique effectively within a team relay context
  • Master safe and efficient baton changeover techniques

Lesson 4

Relay Running and Baton Changeovers
50 min

Big Question:

How can teams work together strategically to achieve maximum speed in relay races?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop relay running technique with effective baton changeovers
  • To apply sprinting technique in a team context

Lesson 5

Pacing and Running for Distance
1h

Big Question:

How can we pace ourselves to run efficiently over longer distances without stopping?

Key Objectives:

  • To explore the concept of pacing when running for distance
  • To learn correct running technique for distance running

Lesson 6

Distance Running and Pacing Tactics
1h

Big Question:

How can smart pacing tactics help me run further and faster than my competitors?

Key Objectives:

  • To understand and apply effective pacing strategies when running for distance
  • To demonstrate proper running technique for endurance events