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Basic Running Skills Practice

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Basic Running Skills Practice

Children running with proper form

🏃 Part 1: Running Skills Knowledge

1. What should you do to prepare your body before running?

Start running fast straight away

Do warm-up exercises first

Sit down and rest

2. Where should you look when running?

At your feet

Forward ahead of you

At the ground behind you

3. How should your arms move when running?

Straight down by your sides

Bent at the elbows and swinging

Above your head

4. Which GREAT values help us when learning to run? (Tick all that apply)

Give it a go

Respect for others

Teamwork

Attitude

💭 Part 2: Reflection and Understanding

5. How does running make your body feel? Write or draw your answer.
6. Complete this sentence about warming up:

Before I start running, I should _________________ to prepare my body.

7. Name one way you can show respect to your classmates during running practice:
8. Fill in the missing words about good running posture:

When running, I should stand ________ and look ________. My feet should land ________ on the ground.

(Words to use: forward, tall, lightly)

🎯 Part 3: Hauora and Wellbeing

9. How does running help your hauora (wellbeing)? Draw or write two ways:
10. What should you remember if running feels hard or you need to slow down?

Stop and give up

Keep trying but go at your own pace

Run faster to catch up

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