KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
Sprinting: running at speed
Athletics: athletic challenges developed
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Your learning goal
I can develop my sprinting technique and analyse my performance to try and run faster.
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Sprinting: running at speed: 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 develop my sprinting technique and analyse my performance to try and run faster.
Key learning points
- Move: consistently sprinting fast requires our head up, pumping arms, elbows bent and running on the balls of our feet.
- Think: when applying the correct technique, we are more balanced and can sprint with a smooth action.
- Feel: improving our technique after receiving feedback demonstrates that we have determination to sprint faster.
- Connect: sharing ideas and tips with our partner can help them to improve their sprinting technique and sprint faster.
Words to know
- sprinting
- when you run and use all of your energy to go as fast as you can for a short distance
- technique
- the method we use to perform a task
- faster
- moving or doing something more quickly than before
Common mistakes
Pupils slow down before the end of the race/ sprint, preparing to stop directly at the finish line.
Explain to pupils that they should not begin to slow down until they have crossed the finish line as it will allow other runners to catch them up and potentially overtake them.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Use the phrase 'hip to lip' to help pupils pump their arms without using too much energy.