Track & Field: Simplified School Decathlon
Simplified school decathlon: several track and field events in one session with combined scoring.
How to play
- Choose 4–5 events: 60 m, long jump, medicine ball throw, vertical jump and 600 m.
- Groups rotate through the events.
- Record results on a sheet.
- Convert to points with the table and rank.
Rules
- Warm up.
- Safety in jumping and throwing areas.
Variations
Easier
Three events.
Standard
Five events.
Harder
Compare with the real decathlon.
Adaptations
- Injuries: alternative events.
- Limited mobility: adapted events.
Learning goals
- Learn about combined events.
- Develop several fitness components.
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