Types of starts in Track and Field

Introduction

Students will learn the two different starts in track and field and the events to which they are associated. Students will demonstrate the correct technique 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 in Track and Field and the events to which they are associated.

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

Students will be able to practice or demonstrate these types of starts during class individually and collaboratively.

Process

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

Students will be assigned to watch videos that demonstrate and explain the crouch start and the standing start along with instructions on how to correctly execute them.

Students will be able to demonstrate each starting position, discuss the coaching points and the affiliated events.

Video on Crouch start

https://youtu.be/YwbPv91e6AY?si=Bokv2DACdPH5W_Ca

Video on Standing Start 

https://youtu.be/-5rySJSCayk?si=DObDYbNYGYS9wOAh

 

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 execute/demonstrate the crouch and standing start correctly?

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

Conclusion

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

Possible questions to ask students:

What did they learn

Can they state/explain the coaching points

What events is a particular start associated with

Can they correctly execute/demonstrate a particular start

 

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