Athletic Inspiration

Create a thinking page for our Athletic Sports in your learning journal - set some personal goals based on the athletic standards.

But first take a look at these videos.

High Jump

Shot Put

Discus

Long Jump

Sprints

Learning to Throw the Discus

Step 1

Using a plastic discus throw and catch with a buddy - get the discus to spin

Step 2

Make a claw with your throwing hand slot the discus into your clawed fingers.  

Bowl / roll the discus along the grass to your buddy

The discus should roll along on its edge in a straight line.

Step 3

Last step before you throw.

Stand side ways - feet pointing 90 degrees away from the direction you are going to throw.

Hold the discus with your claw hand - arm hanging down at your side

Use your other are to point in the direction you will throw

Rotate and lift the discus up to the pointing hand

Up and hold

back down

Up and hold

Time to ...

Last two days to get things done for your time capsule

What have you completed?
What are you going to get finished?

1. Letter to the future
2. Your body measurements
3. Height and arm span graph
4. Circle of friends
5. Family tree
6. Self portrait
7. Small toy
8. Natural object
9. Some of your own hair!
10. An end of year treat of surprise for yourself

What other ideas do you have?

Personal Challenge Day

Duathlon and Triathlon - today!

Show determination give it your best effort.

Can you think of a time when you have had to use determination before?

Here's a video for you.  This one is a classic fight to the end.

Duathlon / Triathlon

Week 3

The Duathlon Challenge will involve a swim and a run:

Junior School - 1 loop of the pool + 1 lap of the running course

Middle school - 2 loops of the pool + 2 laps of the running course

Senior School - 3 loops of the pool + 3 laps of the running course

Championship Event - Senior Triathlon

Swim 50m - Bike 2 km - Run 1 km

Wear your house colours a hat and sunscreen

Be ready to shout and cheer for your friends

Bring your determination