Leading Athletics
Overview
• The Leading Athletics App has been developed to empower and equip leaders, coaches, and volunteers with the tools they need to offer young people a positive, engaging, and memorable introduction to athletics.
• By focusing on enjoyment, inclusivity, and skill development, the app ensures that participants of all abilities can experience success and progress in the sport.
Purpose and Benefits
The app serves as a practical guide for leading fun games and activities that are adaptable to different ages and abilities.
• Encourages participation through enjoyable, accessible sessions
• Promotes the fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing
• Provides technical tips for leaders to help young athletes improve
• Reinforces inclusive practices so everyone feels welcome
Connection to the Leading Athletics Workshop
• In the UK, the Leading Athletics Workshop is a hands-on training programme for aspiring leaders.
• The app complements this workshop by acting as an ongoing reference and support tool, ensuring that learning continues beyond the training event.
App Structure and Content
1. Workbook (Free Resource)
• Designed to accompany the Leading Athletics Workshop
• Contains structured guidance on session planning
• Offers notes and reminders from workshop content for easy reference
2. Support Resource (Full Edition – Purchased Content)
• Detailed information on leader roles and responsibilities
• Guidance on delivering fun, safe, and inclusive sessions
• Advice on developing communication, organisation, and leadership skills
3. Game Cards (Full Edition – Purchased Content)
• Clear instructions for running engaging games
• Activities designed to introduce and reinforce running, jumping, and throwing
• Suggestions for adapting games to suit different skill levels and group sizes
The Leading Athletics App is more than a digital guide
• It is a comprehensive support system for those wanting to inspire young people through athletics.
• Whether using the free workbook or unlocking the full edition, leaders gain access to practical tools that make sessions fun, inclusive, and impactful.
FAQ
Q: How does the app support the development of young athletes?
A: By focusing on enjoyment and skill progression, the app provides leaders with themed games and activities that gradually build athletic abilities. Each session plan highlights specific learning goals so athletes experience measurable progress, while playful challenges help them stay motivated and confident as they master new movements.
Q: What content is included in the free workbook?
A: The free workbook contains session‐planning templates alongside summaries of key workshop concepts. You’ll find space to jot down personal reflections, safety checks, and reminders from the Leading Athletics Workshop, making it easier to prepare and customise your sessions without missing any crucial details.
Q: What additional benefits do I get when I purchase the full edition?
A: Upgrading to the full edition unlocks extensive information on leadership roles, advanced communication techniques, and in‐depth organisational advice. You also gain access to a library of game cards, detailed safety guidelines, and strategies for managing diverse groups. This richer content supports your ongoing development beyond the basics covered in the free workbook.
Version History
v11.6.9.0——22 Dec 2025
Providing young people with a fun and enjoyable experience of athletics. Download the latest version of Leading Athletics to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
*11.6.9.0
Maintenance update
*11.6.1.0
Update to latest API level
*11.5.1.0
- App updated to use Google Play Billing Library 4.
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