Athletics Ireland Regional Development Officer, David Matthews and his son James take us through the first lot of the 6 week Little Athletics Porgramme.
The first three weeks are here, so keep an eye on RTÉ Learn for more...
The Little Athletics video series is a step by step progressive introduction for Children (5-10yrs) to the ABC Programme. (Agility, Balance and Co-ordination).
The step by step guide is fun and is delivered in an interactive manner.
We cover, Shot Put, Hurdles, Race Walk, Standing Long Jump, Relays and Balance - Enjoy!
Week 1
Introduction to Little Athletics Programme
- Warm up (Active) – Up throw the gears /Pop Corn
- Intro to Hurdles
- Intro to Shot Put
- ABC Challenge Balance (Rope/Broom Handle), Speed Bounce, Standing Long Jump
Week 2
Warm Up (Active) – Up through the Gears /Pop Corn
- Relays-Intro to the Press/Push pass
- Towers-Balance
- Hurdles-Same lead Leg
- Shot Put-Intro to a Slide/Glide
- Javelin
- ABC Challenge Balance (Rope/Broom Handle), Speed Bounce, Standing Long Jump
Week 3
Warm Up (Active) - Up through the Gears /Pop Corn
- Static Balance
- Hurdles- -Same leg
- Shot Put- Progressive Drills
- Relays-Intro to Press Pass
- Triple Jump-Intro
- ABC Challenge
You can download all the activities here.
If you had fun doing these activities you can FIND A CLUB here!
