**Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education for Primary 4**
**Topic: ATHLETICS – FIELD EVENTS – LONG JUMP**
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and phases of the long jump.
2. Demonstrate the correct technique for the long jump, including the approach run, takeoff, flight, and landing.
3. Perform a long jump with correct form.
**Materials Needed:**
- Cones or markers
- Measuring tape
- Sand pit or suitable landing area
- Whistle
- Recording sheet for distances
- Chalk or tape to mark the takeoff line
**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)**
- Start with light jogging around the field (2-3 minutes).
- Dynamic stretches focusing on legs and lower body (e.g., leg swings, high knees, butt kicks).
- Plyometric exercises to prepare for jumping (e.g., skipping, bounding).
**2. Introduction to Long Jump (5 minutes)**
- Brief explanation of the long jump event.
- Discuss the importance of each phase: approach run, takeoff, flight, and landing.
- Emphasize safety, especially during landing.
**3. Demonstration (5 minutes)**
- Teacher or a skilled student demonstrates the long jump.
- Highlight key points: steady and controlled approach run, strong and explosive takeoff, maintaining balance in flight, and landing with both feet.
**4. Skill Development Activities (20 minutes)**
- **Approach Run Practice:**
- Set up cones to mark the starting points.
- Students practice running towards the takeoff line with proper speed and control.
- **Takeoff Practice:**
- Using chalk or tape, mark the takeoff line.
- Students practice taking off from the designated line, focusing on explosive power and correct foot placement.
- **Flight and Landing Practice:**
- Create a safe jumping area using a sand pit or soft landing zone.
- Students practice combining the takeoff with controlled flight and proper landing techniques.
**5. Group Activity: Mini Long Jump Competition (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Each group takes turns to perform a complete long jump.
- Measure and record distances for each student.
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
**6. Cool-Down and Review (5 minutes)**
- Gentle walking or light jogging to cool down.
- Static stretching to relax muscles (focus on legs and lower back).
- Group discussion on what they learned and sharing experiences.
- Answer any questions students may have.
**7. Closure (5 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of practice and perseverance.
- Assign a simple homework task: Ask students to make a drawing or write a short paragraph about their experience with the long jump.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to check for correct technique and progression.
- Provide immediate feedback to help improve performance.
- Use the recorded distances to assess improvement and understanding of the long jump mechanics.
**Notes:**
- Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
- Adjust the difficulty level of activities based on students’ individual abilities.
This lesson plan aims to not only teach the physical skills involved in the long jump but also to encourage an appreciation for athletics and the discipline involved in improving personal performance.