Fitness Activity Athletics Activities for Year 5

Progressive endurance challenge where students maintain sustainable pace for extended period with partner support

Celebratory cool-down combining gentle stretching with team achievement recognition and self-reflection

Rotating station activity applying multiple athletic skills in competitive format

Timed sprint challenge inspired by Usain Bolt's world record performance

Individual challenge focusing on maintaining exactly the same pace throughout multiple laps with peer feedback

High-energy team relay where groups sprint continuously for one minute, developing technique under pressure and teamwork

Students run around perimeter for set times, exploring the relationship between time and distance covered

A cooperative tag game where caught players can be rescued by teammates creating 'sandwiches'

Children learn to measure their vertical jumping ability using wall marking technique

Students travel around space using different locomotion patterns while maintaining rhythm

Structured cool-down combining physical recovery with learning consolidation through reflection

Teams rotate through jumping and throwing events with peer coaching and measurement

Teams rotate through five athletics events recording performances and challenging personal bests

Inspiring competition connecting student achievements to Olympic records through multiple jump challenges

A team-based distance running challenge that teaches pacing strategies and endurance tactics

Timed sprint challenge where students work to improve their own distance over multiple attempts with peer support

Students set personal targets and attempt to achieve them through strategic pacing over extended periods

Explosive acceleration challenge with tactical positioning elements

Teams practice relay changeovers at stationed positions with focus on technique and timing

Pilots land their aircraft (throwing implements) on airport runways (targets) at different distances for points

Teams practice relay changeovers in shuttle formation with focus on communication

Partner-based sprinting activity combining performance with accurate lap counting and measurement skills

Students jump forward based on letters in their surname, combining literacy with physical movement

Strategic team relay where runners accumulate distance with each collection round