Running, athletics and participation programs for education settings

Practical coaching, programs, resources and professional support for education providers looking to develop running, jumping, throwing and broader physical activity opportunities.

I work with education settings to deliver programs directly to participants, support existing HPE and extracurricular activities, prepare students for athletics and cross country, build staff capability, and develop programs and resources for ongoing use.

Education settings

Services can be developed for:

• Early childhood education and care

• Primary schools

• Secondary and P–12 schools

• Special education settings

• Outside school hours care and vacation care

• Homeschool students, families and groups

• Distance education

• Universities and tertiary education

• Community education providers

Delivery can be adapted to the age of participants, available facilities, program objectives and the role you want your own staff to play.

Programs and services

Athletics coaching programs

Structured running, jumping and throwing programs delivered for your students or participants.

Programs can introduce athletics skills, develop fundamental movement capabilities or provide more focused coaching in particular event areas.

Areas can include:

• Running and sprinting

• Cross country

• Hurdles

• Jumps

• Throws

• Fundamental movement skills

• General athletics development

Delivery can range from a single clinic to a series of sessions, weekly program, term-based program or longer engagement.

Cross country and running programs

Running programs can support students preparing for school cross country or provide an ongoing opportunity to develop running ability, confidence and participation.

Programs may focus on:

• Running technique

• Pacing and race preparation

• Endurance development

• Confidence with running

• General participation and fitness

• Preparation for school cross country

Xtra Run Club

A ready-to-deliver extracurricular running and cross country program designed for Terms 1 and 2.

Xtra Run Club provides schools with a structured option for students who want additional running opportunities outside regular curriculum delivery.

Athletics programs and extracurricular clubs

Provide students with additional opportunities to participate in athletics through structured coaching beyond the standard school program.

Xtra Aths Club

A ready-to-deliver extracurricular athletics program designed for Terms 3 and 4.

Students can develop skills across running, jumping and throwing activities in a coached environment that supports participation and skill development.

Athletics carnival preparation

Help students prepare before their school athletics carnival rather than encountering events for the first time on the day.

Carnival preparation can include:

• Event familiarisation

• Running, jumping and throwing technique

• Event-specific coaching

• Practice and preparation sessions

• Support for students progressing toward district or representative competition

Programs can focus on broad participation, particular year levels or selected students who need additional preparation.

Carnival-day coaching and support

Additional coaching and activity support can also be provided around athletics or cross country events.

This may include:

• Warm-up and preparation support

• Event-specific coaching

• Activity delivery

• Participant guidance

• Support for existing staff and volunteers

The scope can be tailored to the structure of the event and the support already available.

HPE and curriculum support

Athletics activities can be used to support the delivery of running, jumping, throwing and movement content within an existing HPE program.

Support can include:

• Practical session delivery

• Athletics activity blocks

• Fundamental movement skill development

• Running, jumping and throwing activities

• Program or unit support

• Assistance developing practical learning experiences

This can complement the work of classroom and HPE teachers rather than requiring the school to outsource an entire program.

Early childhood movement and athletics

Age-appropriate movement activities can introduce younger children to the foundations of running, jumping and throwing through practical participation.

Programs can support:

• Fundamental movement skills

• Confidence with movement

• Physical literacy

• Participation and enjoyment

• Early exposure to athletics-based activities

Delivery can be adapted to the routines, spaces and equipment available within the early learning environment.

OSHC, vacation care and school holiday programs

Athletics and movement activities can be incorporated into outside school hours care, vacation care and holiday programming.

Sessions can provide a structured physical activity option built around running, jumping, throwing, games and athletics-based challenges.

Programs can be delivered as a one-off activity or as part of a broader holiday or recreation schedule.

Homeschool and distance education

Flexible physical education and athletics support is available for homeschool students, families, groups and distance education settings.

Options can include:

• Individual or small-group athletics coaching

• Running, jumping and throwing programs

• Physical activity and movement sessions

• Structured HPE support

• Athletics clinics

• Resources and program materials

• Regular group programs

Delivery can be structured around the needs of an individual family, an established homeschool group or a larger education network.

University and tertiary programs

Universities and tertiary education providers can use athletics and running programs to support student participation, recreation and campus activity.

Services can include:

• Running programs

• Athletics activities

• Social participation programs

• Clinics and workshops

• Extracurricular activities

• Program design and delivery

Programs can be developed around a specific participation objective, student cohort or campus initiative.

Staff and teacher professional learning

Build confidence and practical capability among the people responsible for delivering athletics and movement activities.

Professional learning and upskilling can cover areas such as:

• Teaching running, jumping and throwing skills

• Delivering athletics activities

• Structuring practical sessions

• Supporting participant progression

• Adapting activities for different abilities

• Preparing students for athletics and cross country

Sessions can be designed for teachers, educators, support staff or other people involved in program delivery.

Resources and lesson plans

Education providers that do not require direct coaching may instead need practical resources to support their own delivery.

Resources can be developed for areas such as:

• Session and lesson planning

• Running, jumping and throwing activities

• Athletics skill development

• Program progression

• Extracurricular activities

• Staff or volunteer delivery

Resources can be used independently or combined with professional learning and implementation support.

Program design and consultation

For education providers that have a participation objective or program idea but need help developing the structure behind it.

Support can include:

• Program design

• Session structure

• Participation pathways

• Delivery planning

• Progression frameworks

• Inclusive participation considerations

• Resource development

• Pilot program development

• Program review and refinement

This can be provided as a standalone consultation service or combined with direct program delivery.

Designed around what you need to achieve

You might be looking to:

• Introduce students to athletics

• Develop fundamental movement skills

• Support an HPE program

• Prepare students for cross country or athletics carnivals

• Provide an extracurricular activity

• Increase participation and confidence

• Create more inclusive opportunities to take part

• Upskill teachers or staff

• Access ready-to-use resources

• Develop a new education program

You do not need to know exactly which service or format you need before making an enquiry.

Tell me about your education setting, your participants and what you are trying to deliver. I can recommend a suitable program, format or next step.