Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Physical and Health Education - Common Sports Injuries Ii

### Lesson Plan **Subject:** Physical and Health Education **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 **Topic:** Common Sports Injuries II: Strains, Sprains, and Prevention #### **Lesson Objectives:** 1. **Identify Common Sports Injuries:** Understand what strains and sprains are and the differences between them. 2. **Recognize Symptoms:** Identify the symptoms associated with common sports injuries. 3. **Implement Prevention Strategies:** Learn and apply strategies to prevent these injuries. 4. **Understand Treatment Options:** Explore basic first-aid and treatment options for strains and sprains. #### **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop (for video presentations) - Handouts with key points and illustrations - First-aid kit (for demonstration) - Strain and sprain illustrations (posters or digital slides) - Sport-specific equipment (for practical demonstration drills) #### **Lesson Duration:** 90 minutes --- ### **Lesson Outline:** #### **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greetings and Attendance** 2. **Lesson Introduction:** - Quick recap of the previous lesson on common sports injuries (if applicable). - Brief overview of today's topic (Strains, Sprains, and Prevention). #### **Instructional Input (20 minutes):** 1. **Definition and Differences:** - Strains: Injury to muscles and tendons. - Sprains: Injury to ligaments. - Use illustrations and human body models to explain these injuries. 2. **Symptoms:** - Strains: Pain, muscle weakness, swelling, cramping. - Sprains: Pain, swelling, bruising, joint instability. 3. **Causes and Risk Factors:** - Poor conditioning, lack of proper warm-up, improper technique, overuse. #### **Interactive Activity (15 minutes):** 1. **Group Discussion:** - Divide students into small groups. - Have them discuss experiences with sports injuries they or someone they know have had. - Each group will present one example to the class and discuss causes and symptoms. #### **Prevention Techniques (20 minutes):** 1. **Educational Video:** - Show a short video on preventing common sports injuries. 2. **Warm-Up and Stretching:** - Demonstration of proper warm-up exercises. - Emphasis on sport-specific warm-up routines. 3. **Proper Gear:** - Importance of wearing proper protective gear (e.g., shoes, helmets, padding). 4. **Technique Training:** - Practicing proper form and technique to avoid injuries. #### **First-Aid and Treatment (15 minutes):** 1. **RICE Method:** - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. - Use a first-aid kit to demonstrate each step of the RICE method. 2. **When to Seek Medical Help:** - Discuss signs that indicate the need for professional medical attention. #### **Practical Session (10 minutes):** 1. **Simulation Activity:** - Pair up students and have them practice wrapping “injured” joints using elastic bandages. - Supervise and guide them to ensure correct technique. #### **Review and Q&A (10 minutes):** 1. **Recap Key Points:** - Summarize the main points covered: definitions, symptoms, prevention, and first aid. 2. **Question and Answer Session:** - Allow students to ask questions if they need further clarification. #### **Assessment:** 1. **Exit Ticket:** - Have each student write down one thing they learned, one question they still have, and one way they can prevent sports injuries in their own activities. --- #### **Closure:** - **Thank Students:** - Appreciate their engagement and participation. - **Homework Assignment:** - Assign a brief reflective writing task where students describe how they will implement what they’ve learned in their sporting activities or physical education classes. #### **Follow-Up:** - **Next Class Preview:** - Introduce the next topic (e.g., rehabilitation exercises, advanced first aid). This structured lesson plan aims to provide Senior Secondary 1 students with comprehensive knowledge about common sports injuries and effective ways to prevent and treat them, reinforcing the importance of safety in physical activities.