From Sprint Technique to Distance Strategy: A Complete Running Journey
Athletics
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This unit takes Year 6 students on a comprehensive athletics journey that bridges individual technical development with collaborative teamwork and strategic thinking. Beginning with fundamental sprinting technique, students progress through relay teamwork before culminating in intelligent distance running strategies. The unit expertly balances physical skill development with cognitive challenge, preparing students for secondary school athletics whilst building confidence through achievable personal goals.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use correct technique to become faster sprinters and achieve our personal best?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore and apply correct sprinting technique including head position and arm action
- • To understand the importance of staying in lanes during sprint races
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use technique to transform our running speed and power?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop and apply correct sprinting technique for maximum speed
- • To understand how body position affects running performance
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine individual speed with teamwork to create the fastest possible relay team?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply sprinting technique effectively as part of a relay team
- • Master safe and efficient baton changeover techniques
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to run faster than we could individually?
Key Objectives:
- • Apply sprinting technique within a team relay format
- • Develop effective baton changeover skills and communication
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we pace ourselves to run further without stopping?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore pacing and running for distance using correct technique
- • To understand the difference between sprinting and distance running
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can intelligent pacing and tactical thinking make you a better distance runner?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand and apply effective pacing strategies in distance running
- • To demonstrate tactical awareness when competing in relay team events