Running for speed and the relationship between distance and time
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I understand the relationship between running different speeds and distances and how to maximise my distance in a 20 second run.
Key learning points
- Move: running over different distances requires different styles and paces to achieve your best performance.
- Move: sprinting requires the coordination of elbow and knee drives simultaneously to maximise performance.
- Think: calculating how fast you can run and how long you can sustain it for will help you to select the right pace.
- Feel: setting yourself a goal before performing can increase motivation levels.
- Connect: helping someone else to improve can be rewarding for both of you.
Keywords
Distance - the amount of ground covered while running
Sprinting - running at maximum speed
Goal - a specific target or outcome that a person aims to achieve
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that all the power in sprinting comes from the legs and not use their arms enough when performing.
Power in sprinting is created by a combination of powerful legs and arms working simultaneously, hence why sprinters often have muscular arms as well as legs.
Teacher tip
In the effective sprinting technique section, it would be beneficial to perform the investigation into the relationship between arms and legs before sharing the explanation, as it gives the answers away.
Equipment
stack of cones, whistle
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How can you show integrity when performing?
Q2.How will good running technique help you?
Q3.Which of these is the fastest running style?
Q4.What does it mean to ‘pace yourself’?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which limbs are important in producing power in sprinting?
Q2.Which % of your maximum pace is most likely to suit running in the 800m?
Q3.How can goal setting help you to perform well in running?
Q4.Which body parts should our hands move level to during a sprint?
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Running for speed and the relationship between distance and time, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Running for speed and the relationship between distance and time, 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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