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This unit introduces Year 7 students to the fundamental techniques underpinning track and field athletics, emphasising the transferable principles of power, accuracy, and control. Rather than simply exposing students to different events, the unit deliberately sequences learning to build body awareness and technical understanding that extends beyond athletics into other sports. Through data-informed reflection and team-based challenges, students develop both individual excellence and collaborative performance skills.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Pace Control and Sustained Running
1h 7min

Big Question:

How can controlling your pace help you run further and faster?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop ability to change pace and run at different tempos
  • • Learn to sustain pace over longer distances

Lesson 2

Overarm Throwing Accuracy
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to create maximum power and accuracy in our overarm throw?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accuracy and consistency of overarm throwing technique
  • • Improve technical elements of the pull throw method

Lesson 3

Throwing Control & Power
1h

Big Question:

How can we use different throwing techniques to develop strength, power and accuracy that transfers to other sports?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop throwing control, accuracy and efficiency using different implements
  • • Demonstrate increased force and distance in throwing activities

Lesson 4

Triple & High Jump Techniques
1h

Big Question:

How can mastering the correct technique sequence transform your jumping performance from basic movement to athletic excellence?

Key Objectives:

  • • Perform the correct triple jump technique with proper hop, step, jump sequence
  • • Demonstrate improved jumping techniques using run-up approaches

Lesson 5

Multi-Event Review & Challenge
1h

Big Question:

How can we use data from multiple athletic events to understand our strengths and set meaningful performance goals?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate improved technique in track and field events from previous weeks
  • • To collect and analyse performance data across multiple athletic disciplines

Lesson 6

Relay Changeover Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as a seamless team to achieve maximum speed and efficiency in relay events?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop fluency and efficiency in running for speed as a team
  • • Master relay changeover skills using both hands confidently