Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 4

SPORTSHALL DECATHLON

HOW TO GAIN A SPORTSHALL AWARD

There are two ways to gain a Sportshall Award: The Decathlon is ten Sportshall events designed for children to learn and improve their basic athletic skills including: co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm, agility, upper and lower body strength. We recommend that wherever possible the Decathlon is used to gain a Sportshall Award. The Pentathlon is five Sportshall events and is offered as a shorter alternative for gaining a Sportshall award where time or equipment constraints could pose limitations. The recommended Sportshall Pentathlon is shown opposite, but you may also select your own events from appropriate age group tables. Pick one event from each section plus any two others. Depending on which events are selected, a Pentathlon will have a bias either more towards strength or more towards fitness. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

Selection of events Primary Age PENTATHLON

Section A Mobility

Section B Jumps

Section C

Throws

Control/Judgement

Speed Bounce

Standing Long Jump

Chest Push

Balance

Hi-Stepper

Vertical Jump

Foam Javelin

Target Throw

10 x 10m Shuttle Run Standing Triple Jump

Selection of events Secondary Age PENTATHLON

Notes on the recommended Sportshall Pentathlon (shown opposite): These standard 5 events relate to the measurement of fitness and not necessarily ‘athletics’ ability. The reason a Throw is not included (i.e. Chest Push or Javelin) is because these measure arm strength which is not necessarily a basic fitness item. The Balance and Target Throw are included because they are an important element in the measurement of fitness which is one of the intended uses of the Sportshall Decathlon. Good balance is required for all physical activity and hand to eye co-ordination is essential in many ball games, i.e. cricket, tennis, basket ball, table tennis, etc. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Section C Section A Mobility Section B Jumps 10 x 10m Shuttle Run Standing Triple Jump Throws Control/Judgement Speed Bounce Standing Long Jump Chest Push Balance Hi-Stepper Vertical Jump Bull Nosed Javelin Overhead Heave Shot Put Target Throw

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