Athletics
•Year 7
•6 Lessons
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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can controlling your pace help you run further and faster?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our whole body to create maximum power and accuracy in our overarm throw?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use different throwing techniques to develop strength, power and accuracy that transfers to other sports?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the correct technique sequence transform your jumping performance from basic movement to athletic excellence?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use data from multiple athletic events to understand our strengths and set meaningful performance goals?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work as a seamless team to achieve maximum speed and efficiency in relay events?
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