Hurdles Sport Research Project Worksheets and Fact Sheet

Introduce your elementary students to the fast-paced track and field event of jumping and sprinting with this engaging Hurdles Sport Research Page resource! This zero-prep printable packet is designed to help elementary students build essential nonfiction research, reading comprehension, and report-writing skills. It provides clear, accessible information alongside structured graphic organizers, making it classroom-ready for independent inquiry or PE integration.

 

About This Product
This resource guides young learners through exploring the sport of hurdles, covering its origins in England, essential gear, rules, and track gameplay[cite: 21]. Students use the visual fact sheet and reference images to complete structured research questions, organize their notes, and illustrate key components of the event[cite: 21]. It serves as a great tool for cross-curricular physical education units, literacy centers, or guided sports research projects.

 

Topics Included in This Pack

What Is Hurdles?: A running event where athletes jump over barriers while running fast, combining speed, rhythm, and jumping skills[cite: 21].

Equipment Needed: Running shoes, spikes, sports clothes, hurdles, and track[cite: 21].

Players & Formats: Hurdles races include several runners competing in lanes over barriers[cite: 21].

How to Play & Basic Rules: Sprinting forward and jumping over barriers placed on the track to finish first, staying in lane, clearing hurdles, and competing in races that usually last under one minute[cite: 21].

Origin & History: Began in England in the 1800s as part of track competitions[cite: 21].

Interesting Facts: Timing steps carefully between jumps and the fact that hitting hurdles does not stop the race completely[cite: 21].

 

What is Included

Hurdles Sport Research Fact Sheet: Full-color informational page featuring clear text sections and real photos[cite: 21].

Sport Research Questions Worksheet: Guided response worksheet for targeted reading and comprehension practice[cite: 21].

Hurdles Graphic Organizer: Student note-taking page with dedicated spaces for facts, rules, and drawings[cite: 21].

Hurdles Report Template: Printable bordered writing frame for summarizing key findings[cite: 21].

Other Images for Reference Page: Visual reference sheet showing hurdlers in action, jumping over barriers, and running on the track[cite: 21].

 

Perfect For

Nonfiction Research Units: Structured graphic organizers support early informational research skills.

Physical Education Integration: Great for rainy-day PE lessons, track and field studies, or health and fitness units.

Literacy Centers: Easy-to-use reading comprehension and informational writing activity.

Independent Work & Early Finishers: Clean layout allows students to work with minimal teacher direction.

 

Why Teachers Love It

Zero-Prep & Print-and-Go: Simply print the pages and hand them out with no extra prep needed.

Clean, Student-Friendly Design: Uncluttered layouts make information easy to read and navigate for young learners.

Visual Learning Support: Real photos and clear reference images assist students in understanding the sport[cite: 21].

 

Make sports research simple and engaging for your elementary classroom with this ready-to-use Hurdles Sport Research Project Worksheets set today!