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Running

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Students participate in team activities and drills to practice running types and techniques such as high knee, skip running, back kick, big stride, etc... They participate in a 50 meter dash, relay race, and agility race.

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Physical Education, running, running techniques, health
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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1 day
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