Main Game Athletics Activities for Year 9

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Teams of 2-4 students complete the multi-stage fitness test by taking turns running shuttles, requiring teamwork, communication, pacing strategy, and shared cardiovascular effort

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Strategic team relay where students complete a circuit of five fitness component stations, assigning team members based on their tested strengths for optimal performance

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

Performance and analysis challenge where students apply learned shot put technique, use video to analyse and improve performance, and track measurable progress through data recording