Writers:-
Gonie Aregay
Maregu wassu
Haymanot Yohannes
Editors and evaluaters:-
Tesfaye Abie
Wondale Sitote
Adonyas G/selassie
Wubalem Beyene
Cordinator:-
Getachew talema
Layout and design:-
Entoto Polytechnic College (TMS)
ADDIS ABABA CITY ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION BUREAU
Introduction
In this chapter, you will learn about athletics. Athletics is a
multidiscipline sport which is categorized into track and field events.
All the selected contents in this chapter are the continuation of
running, throwing and jumping events(activities) that were learned in
grade 5 and 6.The overall time allotted for this chapter is 11 periods.
It is very unlikely to achieve the desired learning outcomes of the
chapter with the given allotted periods. Thus, in order to bring the
necessary changes, individual effort is very important. Therefore, you
are expected to practice the selected physical exercise independently
on the regular basis.
Learning outcomes:- At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Perform maximum sprint run with proper baton exchange technique with partner.
- Differentiate the differences between visual and non – visual
baton exchanges. - Demonstrate the ability to run with rhythm over age appropriate obstacles with speed.
- Work with a partner to correct mistakes.
- Appreciate other students who hit targets.
. Sprint and Sprint relay
Learning competencies:- At the end of this topic, you will be
able to:
- Perform maximum sprint run with proper baton exchange
technique with partner. - Differentiate the differences between visual and non – visual
baton exchanges.
Sprint races cover a range of distances from 60m up 400m. The
purpose of sprinting is to perform the given in a short time. Sprint
races are started from a crouched position. Sprint is considered as a
complex physical activity, which will be divided in to start (crouch
position), efficient running and the finish.
Sprint relay is almost similar with that of sprint run except four
athletes runs as
one athlete with baton exchange
Lead-up skills in sprint relay
The aim of the 4 x 100 meters sprint relay is, with the assistance of
four athletes, to carry a baton (30 cm long, 13 cm in circumference
and no less than 50grms in weight) around 400 meters as quickly as
possible.
Baton exchange
The rules of relay competition require the baton to be exchanged
within a 20 meters change-over zone.
Upsweep
The receiving hand is extended behind them at hip height with the
palm facing down and a wide angle between the thumb and the rest
of the fingers. The incoming athlete passes the baton in an upward
movement into the receiving
hand.
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Down sweep
The receiving hand is extended behind them at hip height with the
palm facing up and a wide angle between the thumb and the rest of
the fingers. The incoming athlete passes the baton in a downward
movement into the receiving hand.
