# Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education - Ball Games: Hockey
## Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1 (SS1)
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and objectives of field hockey.
2. Demonstrate basic field hockey skills including dribbling, passing, and shooting.
3. Understand the importance of physical activity for health and well-being.
4. Collaborate effectively with classmates during team drills and mini-games.
### Materials:
- Field hockey balls (1 per 2 students)
- Field hockey sticks (1 per student)
- Cones for marking drills
- Whistle
- Pinnies or colored vests for team identification
- Goal markers or portable goals
- First aid kit
### Lesson Sections:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-Up Activity** (5 minutes)
- Start with light jogging around the field followed by dynamic stretches focusing on the legs, arms, and upper body.
- Explain the importance of warming up before physical activity to prevent injuries.
2. **Introduction to Field Hockey** (5 minutes)
- Briefly explain the history and basics of field hockey, including:
- The objective: Scoring goals by hitting the ball into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.
- Basic rules: No using feet or hands, stick handling, and general positions on the field.
- Show a quick demonstration of correct handling of the hockey stick and ball.
#### Skills Development (20 minutes)
1. **Dribbling Drills** (10 minutes)
- Explain and demonstrate proper dribbling techniques: keeping the ball close to the stick, controlling the ball while moving.
- Set up a simple drill where students weave through cones while dribbling the ball.
- Monitor and provide feedback to students to improve their techniques.
2. **Passing and Receiving Drills** (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate and explain types of passes (push pass, slap shot) and the importance of accurate passing.
- Pair up students to practice passing and receiving the ball.
- Set up small squares with cones where pairs practice keeping the ball within the boundaries through continuous passing.
#### Team Drills (15 minutes)
1. **Mini-Team Drills** (15 minutes)
- Divide students into small teams (4-5 per team).
- Set up small-sided games (e.g., 3 vs 3) in designated areas of the field.
- Encourage students to apply the dribbling, passing, and receiving skills they have practiced.
- Rotate teams every few minutes to ensure everyone gets a chance to play different positions.
#### Cool-Down and Reflection (5 minutes)
1. **Cool-Down Activity** (3 minutes)
- Guide students through a series of static stretches focusing on the muscles used during the lesson (legs, lower back, shoulders).
- Emphasize the importance of cooling down to aid in recovery and prevent muscle stiffness.
2. **Reflection and Q&A** (2 minutes)
- Provide time for students to reflect on what they learned during the lesson.
- Encourage students to ask questions or share their experiences.
- Review key points: basic field hockey rules, dribbling, passing, and the significance of teamwork and communication.
#### Closing (5 minutes)
1. **Wrap-Up** (3 minutes)
- Summarize the key skills learned today.
- Highlight the importance of practicing these skills regularly to improve.
- Encourage students to stay active and share the importance of maintaining physical health.
2. **Announcements and Dismissal** (2 minutes)
- Provide any announcements related to upcoming physical education classes or events.
- Ensure students safely store equipment.
- Thank students for their participation and dismiss them in an orderly manner.
### Assessment:
- Observe students during drills and mini-games to assess their understanding and execution of the basic hockey skills.
- Provide individual feedback to students to help improve their techniques.
- Conduct a brief informal quiz or discussion to gauge students' understanding of the rules and concepts introduced.
### Homework/Follow-Up Activity:
- Assign students to watch a short field hockey match (live or recorded) and write a paragraph about what they observed concerning dribbling, passing, and teamwork.
- Encourage students to practice their dribbling and passing skills at home or during free time.
This plan aims to introduce field hockey in an engaging manner while promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and the fundamentals of the game.