**Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education – "Athletics: Running and Jumping"**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1 (Kindergarten)
**Duration:** 50 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts of running and jumping.
2. Demonstrate proper running and jumping techniques.
3. Recognize the health benefits of running and jumping exercises.
**Materials:**
- Whistle
- Cones or markers for boundaries
- A soft or grassy area for jumping activities
- Stickers or small rewards for encouragement
**Lesson Outline:**
### Introduction (10 mins)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome students warmly and briefly discuss the day's topic.
- Start with light stretching exercises focusing on the legs and arms.
- Simple warm-up activities such as walking or lightly jogging around a marked area.
### Main Activity (30 mins)
2. **Running Activity:**
- **Explanation:**
- Briefly explain the importance of running and how it helps in keeping our hearts and muscles strong.
- Demonstrate the basic running technique (head up, arms bent and moving, gentle strides).
- **Activity:**
- Set up a mini race track using cones or markers.
- Organize students for short, fun races in small groups. Encourage friendly competition.
- Emphasize proper running form and safety (looking forward, staying within boundaries).
3. **Jumping Activity:**
- **Explanation:**
- Briefly explain the concept of jumping and its benefits, like building strong muscles and bones.
- Demonstrate the proper jumping technique (bending knees, swinging arms).
- **Activity:**
- Create a jumping station using markers or a soft area.
- Engage students in simple jumping exercises like jumping over a line or hopping on one foot.
- Encourage students to try different jumps (two-feet jump, hopscotch).
### Cool Down and Discussion (10 mins)
4. **Cool Down:**
- Lead the students in cooling down with light stretches and calming breathing exercises.
- Ensure all students participate to prevent muscle stiffness.
5. **Discussion:**
- Gather students and ask about their favorite part of the activities.
- Discuss the importance of regular physical activity and how running and jumping keep us healthy.
- Hand out stickers or small rewards for participation and effort.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure they understand and properly perform the movements.
- Provide positive feedback and gentle corrections if necessary.
**Homework/Follow-Up Activity:**
- Encourage students to practice running and jumping activities at home or during playtime.
- Ask them to share their experiences next class: How did they feel? Did they enjoy it?
**Closing:**
- Thank students for their participation.
- Remind them of the importance of staying active and healthy.
**Note:**
Always adapt the activities based on space, available resources, and the safety of all students. Make sure students stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.