From Sprint Technique to Distance Strategy: A Complete Running Journey
•Year 6
•Athletics
•Check batons are safe with no sharp edges or cracks
Alternative: Foam tubes, toilet roll tubes, or bean bags for adapted versions
Mark clear lane boundaries and changeover zones
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope, or painted lines on playground
For timing races and individual legs if needed
Alternative: Mobile phone timer apps
Position near the activity area for quick access
Alternative: Basic supplies for cuts and bruises
A race where team members take turns running, passing a baton from one runner to the next
A short stick or tube passed between relay team members during the race
The moment when one runner passes the baton to the next team member
The designated area where baton exchanges must take place in competitive relays
Staying within your designated lane throughout your section of the race
The fourth and final runner in a relay team, often the strongest runner
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following and giving clear instructions, using precise vocabulary for technique description, team communication skills
Forces and motion in running, understanding acceleration and momentum in changeovers, heart rate monitoring
Understanding compass directions around curved tracks, mapping race courses, distance and scale concepts
Teamwork and collaboration skills, handling competitive pressure, celebrating others' achievements, resilience building
Move between changeover zones during practices, position at finish line during races for safety oversight
Watch for smooth baton technique, lane discipline, communication quality, and signs of fatigue
Step in for unsafe running, poor changeover technique, or team conflict resolution
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique clarity, emphasise key points through exaggerated movements
Minimum 60m x 30m outdoor area, clear of obstacles and with adequate run-off space
Dry, even surface free from holes, stones, or slippery areas that could cause falls
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students are safely supervised
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