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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use correct technique to become faster sprinters and achieve our personal best?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use technique to transform our running speed and power?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we combine individual speed with teamwork to create the fastest possible relay team?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to run faster than we could individually?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we pace ourselves to run further without stopping?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can intelligent pacing and tactical thinking make you a better distance runner?
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