Pe Central: Track & Field Cues: Running Long Jump

This resource delivers the most up-to-date information and news regarding track and field.

Ten lesson plans for track and field include safety tips and class activities. The class activities include basic teaching instructions on how to perform each skill. There are some diagrams included to help you see what to do. Use this...

A lesson from track and field is all about hurdles. It's a difficult skill that takes time and lots of practice to be able to perform well. In this lesson, the class learns step-by-step techniques to performing getting over a hurdle...

This site discusses the life and career of legendary track & field Olympian Carl Lewis. It offers several links to other informative sites and includes a great picture.

Use this website when learning to relay race in gym class. Here, read tips for both the receiving runner (the runner taking the baton) and the incoming runner (the runner handing the baton).

Teachers, post these tips on a board before providing a gym-class demonstration on throwing a shot put.

Students use their imagination and their stamina as they learn about and run through the Appalachian Trail. Students study the Appalachian Trail (in gym or in another class), figure out how many laps around the track would be equal to...

At this site you can find some interesting information on all-around athlete, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Includes a list of all her events and a timeline of her life thus far.

Kids learn about track and field jumping events including long jump, pole vault, high jump, and triple jump.

Learn about track and field running, throwing, and jumping events. A fun sport for kids.