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Athletics
Running, jumping and throwing events, each with its own technique, plus the conditioning that supports them.
Who it's for
Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway.
Throwing events use implements sized for the learner and are always supervised. Jumps are introduced with soft landings first.
Part of the 4CHAMPZ core school activity catalogue. Actual activities depend on the school's facilities, timetable and programme selection.
What they learn
Taught event by event: sprint and distance running, jumps and throws each have technique sessions, then timed or measured attempts.
What children gain
Speed and power
Runs faster and jumps and throws further with better technique.
Self-improvement
Tracks personal bests and sees progress in numbers.
Discipline
Follows a training routine and warm-up habits.
Training formats
Learning journey
Foundation
Learns safe running form and the basic movement of each jump and throw.
Developing
Develops event technique and starts measuring times and distances.
Proficient
Specialises in chosen events and trains for consistent performances.
Assessment
In Athletics, coaches assess:
Defined criteria
An activity-specific standard for every skill.
Coach rating
The coach observes and rates each criterion.
Written feedback
Scores explained in plain language, AI-assisted where the activity's assessment runs in our school app.
Coach confirms
Nothing reaches parents without coach sign-off.
Curriculum depth and assessment readiness vary by activity. Not every activity has identical curriculum maturity yet.
Coaches
Every Athletics coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.
Questions
Who is Athletics for?
Children in partner-school programmes and academy groups. Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway. Throwing events use implements sized for the learner and are always supervised. Jumps are introduced with soft landings first. Adult classes are arranged on request.
How is progress measured?
Coaches assess running technique, jumping technique, throwing technique and measured times and distances against defined criteria. Progress is shared with families through coach feedback and term reports.
Where does it run?
At partner schools, academies and communities. Tell us where you are and we will confirm what runs near you.
Will my child do every event?
Learners try running, jumping and throwing first. As they progress, coaches help them focus on the events that suit them.