Athletics

Ideal for: Terms 1 & 2

Designed for:
Schools who are looking to increase student confidence and capability within the athletics events to ensure they are carnival ready

Program overview

Our inclusive athletics program is designed to help primary school kids develop their skills, confidence and love of fitness

By participating in the Athletics program, students will have the opportunity to develop, understand and refine the skills they need to compete at their athletics carnival. 

The Athletics program is curriculum/syllabus aligned and designed to be fun whilst improving children’s physical fitness as well as develop important motor skills of running. Jumping and throwing.

We believe that exercise and fitness should be enjoyable and engaging, and we work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and trying new things. However, our athletics programs offer’s much more than just physical benefits. It teaches invaluable skills such as teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, social skills and resilience - skills that are lifelong.

By prioritising athletics in your school, you can help ensure that children have the skills and experiences they need to participate in the school carnival and lead happy, healthy and active lives both now and in the future.

Athletics in motion

Take a visual journey of the ZING Activ athletics program in action

What’s included?

Full turn key service. From staff to student assessments, we make it really easy for you

Equipment

We bring a diverse range of age-appropriate equipment, suitable for all skill levels of students

Staff

Our skilled and engaging staff ensure that all children have a well rounded and enjoyable experience

Curriculum
Aligned Lessons

Student Assessments

Completed using National Curriculum / NSW Syllabus aligned rubrics

A Well-Rounded Experience

Our movement specialists attend in-house workshops hosted by specialised technical experts from within the athletics and sport industry.  They also complete yearly training through Athletics Australia and courses from the Australian Sports Commission

Experienced Movement Specialists

Students gain a well-rounded experience including non-locomotor and locomotor skills, circuit games/activities and participation

Program Outline & Outcomes

All the finer details of our fully curriculum / syllabus aligned athletics program

Program Outline

PDHPE Syllabus Outcomes

ES1 - PDe-4, PDe-8, PDe-9, PDe-10, PDe-11
S1 - PD1-4, PD1-8, PD1-9, PD1-10, PD1-11
S2 - PD2-4, PD2-8, PD2-9, PD2-10, PD2-11
S3 - PD3-4, PD3-8, PD3-9, PD3-10, PD3-11

Program HPE Content Descriptions

Prep
ACPMP008, ACPMP09, ACPMP010, ACPMP011, ACPMP012, ACPMP014

Year 1 & 2
ACPMP025, ACPMP027, ACPMP029, ACPMP030, ACPMP031, ACPMP032

Year 3 & 4
ACPMP043, ACPMP045, ACPMP047, ACPMP048

Year 5 & 6
ACPMP061, ACPMP065, ACPMP067

Syllabus Skills Taught

    • Non - Locomotor Skills

    • Locomotor skills

    • Circuit Games / Activities

    • Participation

School testimonials

Here’s what others say about our athletics program ..

  • Perfect as always! The instructors are able to engage the students and clearly communicate learning goals. They are fun, skilled and energetic!

  • Students love it! Always well prepared lessons with great resources. Instructor has great energy with the students and keeps the lessons moving fast paced!

  • Our instructor is very knowledgeable and has a great rapport with the students. Sport lessons are the highlight of their day!

  • We are loving it! Our instructors work really well with our students and they are always so excited to attend their athletics lessons.

  • Children are happy and enthusiastic to attend their lessons. Fun and engaging activities and games. Excellent active supervision and feedback provided to students.

  • Our instructor is amazing with the students and he corrects student technique if needed. The lessons are engaging and fun.

  • Great to see students practising skills relevant for the athletics carnival. Wide variety of activities that are well resourced and support the needs of our students.

  • The students are engaged throughout the whole lesson. Activities are well suited to developing their skills needed for the athletics carnival.