3rd Grade
Track & Field
Elementary Phys ed should develop a child’s basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching. Students will develop and apply these skills in activities throughout each of the following athletics lesson plans. At the end of the unit, use the assessment grids to track students' athletic performance.
Lesson Plans
lesson 2 – running
lesson 3 – jumping
lesson 4 – throwing
lesson 5 – relay races
lesson 6 – final lesson
Supporting Content
More About This Unit
What do our 3rd Grade Track & Field lesson plans cover?
In Grade 3 Track & Field, students learn to apply a broad range of athletic skills in different ways. These skills, practiced in isolation and combination, include running, jumping, and throwing with control and consistency.
Our 3rd Grade Track & Field lessons help children develop a greater athletic knowledge, allowing them to make decisions such as the appropriate running speeds needed to meet the needs of the task.
Why are Track & Field lessons important for elementary-age children?
Track & Field lessons are an essential part of elementary school PE class. They can offer endless opportunities, as well as fulfilling curriculum requirements of developing balance, agility, and coordination, flexibility, strength, technique, and control. These motor competence components are valuable, and transferable, in all other sports, as well as helping promote children to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
Elementary School Track & Field is also great for building confidence, developing social skills, and allowing children to recognize and celebrate their successes.
Why choose PE Planning for your 3rd Grade Track & Field PE games?
All lesson plans are created by PE Specialists and include all the PE resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work. Each lesson plan includes full guidance, with illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan.
Our 3rd Grade Track & Field lesson plans can be used with any curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging, and rewarding Track & Field lessons to your 3rd Grade students.
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