Ensuring Progress in Track and Field Athletics

Track and Field Athletics remains a staple in most schools and is among the most popular choices for GCSE practical assessment. Yet, students often struggle to make real progress in the more technical events. This course, led by Dean Macey—one of Britain’s greatest-ever Decathletes—offers a fresh, inspiring approach to teaching athletics. Dean brings these events to life with engaging, high-impact coaching methods that boost both student enjoyment and performance. His expert insight, energetic delivery, and world-class demonstrations create an unforgettable learning experience. Ideal for teachers and coaches at all levels, the course provides valuable guidance for those delivering Athletics at both GCSE and A Level.

• Engaging warm up activities for young athletes
• Improving sprinting technique
• Effective sprint starts
• Teaching hurdle technique
• High Jump/Long Jump/Triple Jump
• Developing throws: Shot, Discus, Javelin
• Analysing technique and diagnosis
• Fault identification and correction
• Coaching for individual improvement
• Officiating school competitions