Running
I can experiment with different running techniques and begin to understand how to run as fast as possible.
Running
I can experiment with different running techniques and begin to understand how to run as fast as possible.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: running fast requires focusing the head forwards and pumping the arms.
- Move: running fast requires driving from the balls of your feet.
- Think: using the correct technique with our head, arms and feet will enable us to run faster.
- Feel: showing confidence in your running technique will help to improve performance.
- Connect: showing empathy and encouragement will help others to develop running technique.
Keywords
Running - the activity of moving fast using our feet
Fast - moving all or part of the body as quickly as possible
Technique - the method we use to perform a task
Common misconception
Pupils move with limited or incorrect arm action such as punching their arms forwards. Pupils often run flat footed and look around at others while running instead of focusing forwards.
Tell pupils to run with pumping arms (pump backwards to propel forwards). Tell pupils to run with their head focused forwards and on the ball parts of the feet.
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Running, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 physical education lesson on: Running, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 1 physical education lessons from the Locomotion: running and jumping unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
A beanbag each, 20m of running track, 30+ cones (all colours), 15 red cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
