Athletics
Athletics disciplines, opens in a new tab include: Track and Field, Road Running, Cross-country Running, Mountain Running, Trail Running, and Ultra Running.
Little Athletics, opens in a new tab. The mission of Little Athletics is to develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement in athletic activities. Standard track and field events are modified for distances and the equipment used is scaled down to suit children. The emphasis, particularly in the younger age groups, is on fun and participation.
Frame Running, opens in a new tab. Frame running is a form of adaptive running. To allow the athlete to run, the athlete is supported by a three-wheeled frame. The frame provides the athlete with support and gives them stability.
Sporting Schools
Sporting Schools. Introducing students to athletics.
- Kids’ Athletics. A participation-based program which focuses on the development of running, jumping, and throwing through fun and engaging activities.
- Kids’ Athletics with Special Olympics Australia. An adapted version of the Kids’ Athletics program, catering for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Designed by Athletics Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia for delivery in special education environments.
- Run Active. A fun, games-based progressive running/fitness program for primary and secondary students. This 4-to-8-week program consists of a range of age and developmentally appropriate activities that promote enjoyment of physical activity, development of physical literacy, and provides a basis for an active lifestyle.
- Novo Athletics. A non-traditional athletics program designed for secondary school students in Years 7 and 8 to develop their competence and capability to confidently engage in sport and a healthy lifestyle. The focus is on fun, fitness and increased competence rather than gaining sport specific skills. Novo Athletics aims to engage all participants with a variety of basic athletics movements of run, jump, and throw through team-based activities.
With the support of Deaf Sports Australia, Athletics Australia can also facilitate an Active Deaf Kids program through Sporting Schools.
