Running
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can experiment with different running techniques and begin to understand how to run as fast as possible.
Key learning points
- Move: running fast requires focusing the head forwards and pumping the arms.
- Move: running fast requires driving from the balls of your feet.
- Think: using the correct technique with our head, arms and feet will enable us to run faster.
- Feel: showing confidence in your running technique will help to improve performance.
- Connect: showing empathy and encouragement will help others to develop running technique.
Keywords
Running - the activity of moving fast using our feet
Fast - moving all or part of the body as quickly as possible
Technique - the method we use to perform a task
Common misconception
Pupils move with limited or incorrect arm action such as punching their arms forwards. Pupils often run flat footed and look around at others while running instead of focusing forwards.
Tell pupils to run with pumping arms (pump backwards to propel forwards). Tell pupils to run with their head focused forwards and on the ball parts of the feet.
Teacher tip
Provide demonstrations throughout to aid understanding of the correct technique. Award points to pupils who show the correct technique, who understand the correct technique, who help others with their technique and those who continue to try hard at improving their technique.
Equipment
A beanbag each, 20m of running track, 30+ cones (all colours), 15 red cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the quickest way of moving?
Q2.What do we call an open area that we can run into?
Q3.Which activity requires the most energy?
Q4.What do you call the person who is trying to stop you in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is it called when we move all, or part of the body as quickly as possible?
Q2.Why should we run using the correct technique?
Q3.What do we do with our arms when running to ensure we can run as fast as possible?
Q4.What could we say to someone who has not won, which would show empathy?
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Running, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Running, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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