Term: 1st Term

Week: 7

Class: Basic 2

Age: 8 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education

Subject: Basic Science And Technology 

Topic: Athletics 

Content: Long Jump 

Instructional Materials:

  • Chart paper
  • Markers
  • Pictures of athletes performing long jump
  • Stopwatch
  • Cones

Specific Objectives:

  1. Mention the basic skills in long jump.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have prior knowledge of basic physical activities and movements.

Rationale:
This lesson aims to introduce primary 1 pupils to the concept of athletics, focusing on the skill of long jump. Athletics is an important aspect of physical education and helps in developing various motor skills, coordination, and overall fitness.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Content Development: Athletics – Long Jump

ContentTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Step 1: Introduction5 minsDiscussionExplain the concept of athletics.Listen attentively.
Discuss the different types of athletics.
Step 2: Basic Skills in Long Jump5 minsDemonstrationShow pictures of athletes performing long jump.Observe the pictures.
Step 3: Approach5 minsExplanationExplain the approach run in long jump.Listen and ask questions.
Demonstrate a simple approach run.Imitate the approach run.
Step 4: Take-off5 minsDemonstrationExplain the take-off phase.Watch the demonstration.
Demonstrate a proper take-off technique.Imitate the take-off technique.
Step 5: Flight5 minsExplanationDiscuss the flight phase of long jump.Listen and ask questions.
Describe how athletes position their body.Visualize the flight phase.
Step 6: Landing5 minsDemonstrationExplain the landing technique.Watch the demonstration.
Demonstrate a safe landing posture.Imitate the landing posture.
Step 7: Practice5 minsGuided PracticeSet up cones for practice.Perform basic long jump movements.
Guide pupils through each step.
Step 8: Evaluation5 minsQuestion and AnswerAsk pupils to explain the steps in long jump.Respond to questions.
Step 9: Note Copying5 minsIndividual ActivityPupils copy the key points into their notebooks.Copy the notes neatly.

Note:

Long Jump 


Long jump is a fundamental skill in athletics. 

Basic Skills In Long Jump

Approach

Take-off

Flight

Landing. 

Evaluation:

  1. What are the different phases of long jump?
  2. Describe the take-off phase in long jump.
  3. How should you land safely after a long jump?

Teaching Aids:

  • Chart paper with key points
  • Pictures of athletes performing long jump
  • Stopwatch for timing practice jumps
  • Cones for marking the approach path

Note to Teachers:
Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.