Medium Term Plan - Athletics - Year 10

The Year 10 Athletics Medium Term Plan is a comprehensive guide for delivering a six-lesson programme aimed at enhancing students' athletic skills and understanding of the sport at Key Stage 4. The intent of the plan is multi-faceted; it is structured to not only improve students' technical abilities across various athletic disciplines but also to foster roles such as coaching and officiating. The curriculum is designed to cultivate a deeper knowledge of healthy lifestyles and fitness, as well as the ability to critically evaluate and assess techniques, setting personal targets for improvement. By the end of the course, students should exhibit a basic to advanced replication of core skills in all events, understand the demands of different athletic events, and be able to plan and execute race tactics. They are also expected to recognise the benefits of exercise in maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

The plan's impact is categorised into three levels of attainment: Emerging, Developing, and Mastery, each with specific outcomes in terms of skill replication, technique execution, and physical and mental challenge. The curriculum covers a range of knowledge areas including competitive event skills, pacing strategies, and fitness improvement methods. Practical skills such as sprinting, jumping, and throwing are emphasised, with a focus on refining techniques like starts, stride length, and take-off in jumps. The sequencing of learning is structured to build upon existing skills in a competitive context, encouraging students to support each other's improvement and make informed decisions to enhance performance. Key concepts include accurate replication of athletic techniques, developing physical and mental capacity, and improving performance through problem-solving and decision-making. Personal development is also a core element, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship and the positive effects of regular exercise on health, fitness, and social well-being. The plan also makes explicit references to potential careers in the sports industry, ensuring students are aware of the various roles and opportunities available to them.