Athletics – Knowledge Organiser

Athletics is the name for a number of different sports that require strength, endurance and skill. Athletics includes track and field events.
Track events involve running and sprinting. Examples are the 100 metre sprint and hurdles. Field events often use skills like jumping and throwing. Examples include the shotput throw and the long jump.
Someone competing in athletics is known as an athlete. They should learn how to perform movements safely, build our confidence and respond to feedback given by others.

Exercise in safe spaces. Be mindful of others.
Keep your head up and know what is around you.
Warm up properly including stretching your muscles.
Bend your knees when you land jumps.
When using obstacles, make sure that they are a safe height and are not fixed in the ground.
Make sure that equipment is in working order.
Make sure that equipment is put away properly.
Warm down after exercising.
Remove jewellery and wear suitable clothing/ equipment.