Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Physical and Health Education - Drugs In Sports

**Lesson Plan: Drugs in Sports** ### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 2 ### Subject: Physical and Health Education ### Duration: 70 minutes ### Topic: Drugs in Sports **1. Objectives:** By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: - Understand the different types of drugs used in sports. - Identify the reasons athletes might use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). - Recognize the health risks and legal implications associated with drug use in sports. - Discuss the ethical considerations and the impact of drug use on the integrity of sports. - Explore ways to promote clean sports and fair play. **2. Materials:** - Multimedia projector and computer - Whiteboard and markers - Printed handouts about types of drugs and their effects - Case studies or articles about athletes who have been caught using drugs - Videos or documentaries showcasing the effects of drugs in sports **3. Lesson Structure:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Greeting and roll call. - Briefly explain the day's topic and its relevance. - Ask students to share any famous cases they know about athletes using drugs in sports. **Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes):** - Show a short video clip on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. - Discuss students' reactions to the video briefly. **Content Delivery (25 minutes):** Part 1: Types of Drugs in Sports - Discuss various performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) such as steroids, human growth hormone (HGH), stimulants, and diuretics. - Share printed handouts detailing each drug, its intended effects, and risks. Part 2: Reasons for Drug Use - Explain why athletes might use drugs (e.g., pressure to perform, economic incentives, injury recovery). - Provide examples from real-life scenarios or case studies to illustrate these points. Part 3: Health Risks and Legal Implications - Discuss short-term and long-term health risks associated with PEDs (e.g., heart issues, psychological effects, addiction). - Explain the legal and career implications, such as bans, fines, and tarnished reputations. **Interactive Session (20 minutes):** - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a case study of an athlete caught using PEDs. - Each group should discuss the following and present their findings: - The type of drug used and reasons for its use. - The consequences faced by the athlete. - The ethical implications of the athlete's actions. - How the situation could have been handled differently. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** - Summarize key points discussed: types of PEDs, reasons for use, risks, legal and ethical implications. - Highlight the importance of clean sports and fair play. - Encourage students to share their views on how they can contribute to promoting clean sports. **Q&A Session (5 minutes):** - Open the floor to any questions students might have. - Provide clarifications and further discussion if required. **Assign Homework:** - Ask students to write a short essay on the topic "How to Promote Clean Sports and the Role of Young Athletes in Upholding Ethics in Sports." - Encourage them to use examples and suggestions for fostering a drug-free sports environment. **Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and group activities. - Quality and insightfulness of the homework essay. ### Follow-Up: - Plan to revisit the topic in future lessons to reinforce the importance of ethics in sports. - Organize a guest lecture from a sports authority or a former athlete to discuss real-life experiences and insights about clean sports. By delivering this lesson, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the issue of drugs in sports and the importance of maintaining integrity and ethics in athletic endeavors.