Types of Starts in Track and Field

Introduction

Students will learn the two different types of starts in track and field and the events to which they are associated. Students will demonstrate the correct techniques when executing the different starts. Students will work willingly in groups. Students will explain the coaching points while demonstrating the different starts. 

Task

Students will use online resources to learn about the two types of starts and the events to which they are associated in track and field.

Students will state the varying coaching points associated with each type of starts.

Students will be able practice and demonstrate these starts during class individually and collaboratively. 

 

Process

Vocabulary terms: Crouch start, standing start, Bridge positioning, five points.

Students will be assigned to watch videos that demonstrate and explain the various starting positions along with instructions on how to correctly execute them. 

Students will be able demonstrate each starting position and discussing the coaching points and affiliated events.

https://youtu.be/YwbPv91e6AY?si=4DOdalj8modzJOVv

Crouch Start 

 

https://youtu.be/-5rySJSCayk?si=ElnMsgbNS08ZCEnz

Standing Start

Evaluation

Vocabulary: Students can correctly define and use key terms.

Audio and Visual comprehension: Did students accurately interpret the audio and visual instructions? 

Skill Execution: Are students able to demonstrate the crouch and stranding start correctly? 

Participation: Did students engage actively in all parts of the web quest? 

Conclusion

Wrap up with a reflection: This a brief overview of the lesson.

Possible questions to ask students:

What did they learn.

Can they state or explain the coaching points.

What events is a particular start assciated with. 

Can they correctly execute or demonstrate a particular start.

Link to Quiz based on information shared in WebQuest or students create a short video of them executing a particular start.