Athletics teaching resources

Athletics is a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. In the Australian educational context, athletics is commonly incorporated into physical education programmes, school sports carnivals, and inter-school competitions. It includes events such as sprints, middle distance and long distance running, relays, hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, discus, javelin, and race walking. Teaching athletics promotes physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, goal setting, and resilience among students. Resources tagged with 'Athletics' may provide lesson plans, skills development drills, safety guidelines, rules for events, and strategies for inclusive participation. Teachers can use these resources to introduce students to the fundamentals of athletics, help them improve specific skills, and organise school athletics events. Athletics also supports cross-curricular learning by linking to health, personal development, and mathematical measurement. Emphasising fair play and sportsmanship, athletics fosters a positive sporting culture within the school community.