Track and Field

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 2

Period: 5

Week: 26

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School Name: __________________________

Teacher’s Name: ________________________

Subject: Physical Education

Grade Level: Grade 11
Week & Period: Week 26, Period V
Date: __________________________

Topic: Track and Field
Subtopic: Track Events – Sprinting Skills and Techniques

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Define sprinting and describe its characteristics.
2. Demonstrate correct sprinting posture and techniques.
3. Identify the phases of a sprint.
4. Apply sprint drills to improve performance.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners are familiar with the general rules of track events and have seen or participated in basic running exercises.

 

Instructional Materials:

• Marked running lanes (track or field)
• Stopwatch
• Cones or chalk for drills
• Sprinting video clips (e.g., Olympic 100m sprints)
• Whistle

 

Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:

Ask:

• What makes a great sprinter?
• How do you think your body should move during a sprint?

Activity:

• Jogging, high knees, heel flicks, arm swings, and short 10m accelerations.

 

Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes:

1. Definition and Characteristics of Sprinting:

• Short-distance races (100m, 200m, 400m).
• Maximum speed, quick acceleration, powerful strides.

2. Phases of Sprinting:

• Start phase: Crouched position, quick reaction to signal.
• Drive phase: Forward lean, explosive motion.
• Acceleration phase: Gradual upright posture, increasing stride.
• Maximum velocity: Full speed, optimal form.
• Deceleration: Typically occurs at end due to fatigue.

3. Sprinting Techniques:

• Knees lifted to hip height.
• Arms drive back and forth, not across body.
• Head steady, eyes forward.
• Feet strike ground with balls of the feet.

4. Sprinting Drills:

• A-skips, bounding, wall drive drills, flying sprints.

 

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice sprint starts in lanes.
• Group drill stations (each group rotates through a sprinting drill).
• Watch sprint form videos and mimic movement.
• Peer assessment using checklist (posture, knees, arms, footwork).

 

Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes:

Review Questions:

1. What are the phases of a sprint?
2. Describe correct arm movement during sprinting.
3. Why is the start phase important in sprinting?

Mini Quiz:

1. In sprinting, your knees should: A. Remain low
   Stay stiff
   C. Lift to hip height
   D. Bend backwards
2. Sprinting drills help improve: A. Balance alone
   Speed and technique
   C. Reading skills
   D. Swimming form

 

Homework / Assignment:

1. Record yourself doing a 20m sprint and describe what you could improve.
2. Draw and label the sprint phases.
3. Interview an athlete on their sprint training techniques.

 

Notes – Detailed and Explained:

Sprinting is foundational to track events and requires coordination, strength, and consistent form. Learners should build habits of correct posture and engage in repetitive drills.

 

Expanded Notes / Instructions:

• Reinforce safety by checking for clear paths before sprinting.
• Use slow-motion video to correct techniques.

 

Inclusive / Differentiation:

• Allow walking drills for those with physical challenges.
• Offer verbal cues or visual demos for ELL or slower learners.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Did learners demonstrate understanding of sprint mechanics?
• Were drills effective in building technique?
• How did students respond to peer feedback?