School Extracurricular Program
Senior Track & Field
Performance-focused athletics covering the full range of track and field disciplines — sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throwing events including shot put, discus and javelin.
60–75 minutes
Session Length
Up to 40 students
Group Size
Weekly sessions
Frequency
All equipment provided
Equipment
About This Program
Technical athletics coaching for students ready to perform
Our Senior Track & Field program takes athletics seriously. Designed for Year 4 to Year 6 students, every session covers real technique across sprints, hurdles, jumps and throwing events — shot put, discus and javelin. Students explore the sports science that drives athletic performance while working toward genuine personal improvement.
Full Athletics Range
Sprints, hurdles, long jump, shot put, discus and javelin — the complete track and field experience in every block.
Performance Focus
Technical coaching aimed at real improvement, not just participation — students track their own progress.
Sports Science Integration
Biomechanics, energy systems and performance nutrition explained in every session.
Carnival Ready
Students develop the skills and confidence to compete at school athletics carnivals with proper technique.
What We Cover
Senior Track & Field
- Sprint mechanics — block starts, acceleration phase, maximum velocity, deceleration
- Hurdles — lead leg attack, trail leg clearance, three-stride rhythm between barriers
- Relay — split-second baton exchanges, blind changeovers, zone acceleration
- Distance running — aerobic pacing, even splits, race strategy
- Long jump — full approach run, penultimate step, hang or hitch-kick technique
- Shot put — O'Brien glide technique, power position, release angle
- Discus — 1.5-turn spin, pivot foot, release point and angle
- Javelin — cross-step approach, pull-through, optimal release angle
Session Times
Flexible Scheduling
Early Morning
7:30am – 8:45amStart the day with high-performance athletics coaching before the school bell — great for early risers ready to train.
Early Afternoon
3:00pm – 4:15pmIdeal for families who need a slightly later pick-up — students train straight after school while parents finish the work day.
Late Afternoon
4:30pm – 5:45pmPerfect for families who want their child to have a break after school before heading into training.
Can't see a time that works? Contact us — we'll do our best to accommodate your school's timetable.
Coaching Methodology
Technique in Depth
We don't just run drills — we explain the mechanics behind every skill so students understand what they're doing and why. Click each section to explore the coaching detail.
Sports Science
The Science Behind Senior Athletics
Every session includes a sports science moment — a short, engaging discussion that helps children understand how and why their body performs the way it does. Tap "Deeper fact" to go further.
Stride Mechanics
"How do stride length and frequency affect speed?"
Speed is the product of stride length multiplied by stride frequency. Elite sprinters like Usain Bolt have a stride length of approximately 2.44m and a frequency of 4.28 strides per second. Most young athletes improve faster by increasing frequency — the nervous system can be trained to fire faster with specific drills.
Energy Systems
"Why do muscles burn during a 400m run but not a 100m sprint?"
The 100m uses the phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) system — an immediate, oxygen-free energy source that lasts about 10 seconds. The 400m crosses into the glycolytic system, which produces lactic acid as a byproduct. That burning sensation is hydrogen ions (associated with lactate) interfering with muscle contraction.
Performance Nutrition
"What should athletes eat before competing?"
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for high-intensity sport — they break down into glucose, which muscles use directly. A meal 2–3 hours before competition should be carbohydrate-rich and low in fat and fibre (which slow digestion). Protein helps muscles recover after training, not during it.
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Bring Senior Athletics to Your School
We work directly with school coordinators to schedule programs that fit your timetable, year levels and goals.