Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 10
- AQA
Sprint performance
I can sprint a full race distance adapting effectively to different phases.
- Year 10
- AQA
Sprint performance
I can sprint a full race distance adapting effectively to different phases.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: use a sprint start to power yourself into the drive phase and accelerate quickly towards your maximal speed.
- Move: during the drive phase use effective technique to move with maximal possible speed.
- Think: understanding which phase the race is in and adapting technique to the phase will maximise your performance.
- Feel: being determined, even during the final phase when fatigued, will help to achieve the best possible time.
- Connect: congratulate all your opponents at the end of the race to demonstrate mutual respect.
Keywords
Maximal - the best possible performance with maximum effort
Phase - a particular stage of the race performance
Fatigue - decline in physical performance as the body reaches its limits
Common misconception
Pupils will tire during the latter phases of a 100m sprint race and may withdraw their effort because fatigue is setting in and they expected to perform at maximal throughout.
Fatigue will always feature in the final stages if the athlete is giving it their best. Recognising this by remaining determined to finish and maintaining technique will result in the best possible time.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Sprint performance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Sprint performance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Stack of cones and measuring tape if no track is available. Stopwatches. Recording sheet.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
