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Planning an Athletics Training & Competition Season
Selecting Team Members

Special Olympics Athletics Skills Assessment Card

Athlete’s Name Date
Coach’s Name Date

Instructions

1. Have the athlete perform the skill several times.
2. If the athlete performs the skill correctly 3 out of 5 times, check the box next to the skill to indicate that the skill
has been accomplished.

Sprints
Athlete can perform a stand-up sprint start
Demonstrates ability to start and finish a sprint event

Demonstrates proper sprinting form
Takes relaxed "On Your Mark" position in the starting blocks
Takes balanced "Set" position in the starting blocks
Performs a sprint start out of the starting position upon hearing start command
Sprints under control
Performs a stand-up start

Has good foot speed
Likes to run fast

Hurdles
Attempts to step over a low barrier

Demonstrates the ability to step over a low obstacle while running
Demonstrates flexibility in hips
Demonstrates ability to start and finish a sprint
Likes running over barriers

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Special Olympics Athletics Coaching Guide