Athletic Power and Personal Bests · Spring Term

Sprinting Technique and Explosive Starts

Refining arm drive and knee lift to maximize speed over short distances.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do your arms help you run faster?
  2. 2Why is the start of a race so important for your overall time?
  3. 3What happens to your breathing during a high intensity sprint?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Physical Education - AthleticsKS2: Physical Education - Running and Sprinting
Year: Year 4
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Athletic Power and Personal Bests
Period: Spring Term

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