KS2 · Physical education · Year 3
Running for speed: sprinting
Athletics: athletic challenges
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Your learning goal
I can explore how to use my body to run as fast as possible so I have a good sprinting technique.
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Running for speed: sprinting: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can explore how to use my body to run as fast as possible so I have a good sprinting technique.
Key learning points
- Move: sprinting technique requires pumping arms, running on the balls of our feet, keeping our head focused forwards.
- Think: we need to stay in our own lane when sprinting to stop us from being disqualified.
- Feel: continuing to try our best, even when we don’t beat our record, shows that we have resilience.
- Connect: encouraging each other is important so everyone is motivated to try their best.
Words to know
- sprinting
- when you run and use all of your energy to go as fast as you can for a short distance.
- race
- a competition where runners compete to see who can run the fastest over a certain distance.
- lane
- each runner’s individual space on the track so no one bumps into each other.
Common mistakes
Pupils often believe that tensing their body (hands, face, arms, legs), will help them generate more speed.
Explain to pupils that this can actually slow them down, by affecting their running form and using energy inefficiently.
For parents, carers and teachers
- In cycle 1, allow pupils to experiment with different techniques before guiding them towards the most efficient sprinting technique. Use the phrase 'hip to lip' to help pupils understand their arm movements when pumping them to run.