Individual Excellence and Athletics · Summer Term

Sprinting Mechanics and Start Technique

Analyzing the biomechanics of the drive phase and maximum velocity sprinting.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the angle of the body during the start phase affect acceleration?
  2. 2What role does arm drive play in maintaining sprinting speed?
  3. 3How can we reduce ground contact time to increase our stride frequency?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Physical Education - Use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in individual games and activities
Year: Year 9
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Individual Excellence and Athletics
Period: Summer Term

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