Secondary Athletics Unit (14 Lessons) Sprint • Jumps • Throws • Hurdles • Pacing • Competition
Secondary Athletics Unit (14 Lessons)
Sprint • Jumps • Throws • Hurdles • Pacing • Competition
A Complete High School Athletics Programme with Technical Instruction & Assessment
This is a comprehensive 14-lesson secondary athletics unit designed for high school students. It delivers detailed technical instruction across sprinting, jumping, throwing, hurdling and middle-distance pacing, culminating in structured combined events and a final competition lesson.
This is not a “sports day” pack.
It is a fully planned, progressive athletics programme built around technical precision, measurable improvement and competitive application.
What Makes This Unit Different?
Clear technical breakdowns for every discipline
Step-by-step teaching cues
Structured drill progressions
Station-based delivery for large classes
Extension tasks for higher ability students
Built-in assessment and scoring systems
Stand-alone lessons (can be delivered in any order)
Competition-ready resources
Every lesson is self-contained and does not need to be taught sequentially. This gives departments flexibility around weather, facilities, staffing and timetable constraints.
Unit Includes:
Sprinting
Sprint mechanics
Acceleration & drive phase
Sprint starts (no blocks)
Relay handovers
Jumps
Long jump
Triple jump
High jump (with Fosbury Flop extension)
Throws
Shot put (linear power)
Javelin (run-up & block mechanics)
Discus (safe standing version + rotational extension)
Hurdles
Safe large-class hurdle lesson
3-step sprint extension progression
Middle Distance
Pacing strategy
Split accuracy
Tactical endurance running
Applied Competition
Combined events circuit
Full athletics competition day
Individual and team scoring formats
Assessment & Resources Included
Station cards for every lesson
Recording sheets (times, distances, scoring)
Technique scoring systems (1–3 scale)
Teacher assessment trackers
Non-doer / officiating sheets
Team competition sheets
Clear performance and technique grading framework
Assessment is embedded throughout the unit and culminates in a structured competitive lesson.
Designed For
Secondary PE teachers
Mixed ability classes
Large group management
Departments seeking structured athletics progression
Curriculum documentation for SLT / Ofsted
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Develop sprint efficiency and acceleration mechanics
Apply correct take-off, landing and rotational techniques
Generate controlled power in throwing events
Demonstrate hurdle rhythm and clearance control
Apply pacing strategy in middle-distance events
Compete confidently using structured scoring systems
Take on officiating and leadership roles
Why This Unit Works
Technique first, performance second
Clear progression within lessons
Stand-alone delivery model
Flexible sequencing
Built-in competition
Measurable impact
This is a complete, department-ready secondary athletics curriculum.




















