# Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education - Field Events: Long Jump (Primary 6)
## Lesson Information
- **Grade:** Primary 6
- **Subject:** Physical and Health Education
- **Topic:** Field Events - Long Jump
- **Duration:** 60 minutes
- **Objectives:**
- To understand the basic rules and techniques of the long jump.
- To develop motor skills and physical fitness through practice.
- To promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
## Materials Needed
- Measuring tape
- Chalk or cones to mark the take-off line
- Soft landing area (sand pit or thick mat)
- Whistle
- Stopwatch
## Lesson Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-up (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and explain the importance of warm-up exercises.
- Lead the students through a series of dynamic stretches focusing on the legs, hips, and core (e.g., jumping jacks, lunges, high knees).
2. **Introduction to Long Jump (5 minutes)**
- Briefly explain what the long jump is and its significance in athletics.
- Show a short video or demonstration of an athlete performing the long jump if there's access to technology.
- Discuss the basic rules and the sequence: approach run, take-off, flight, and landing.
### Main Activity (40 minutes)
1. **Demonstration and Technique Breakdown (10 minutes)**
- Demonstrate each phase of the long jump.
- Explain key techniques: proper posture, the importance of a controlled run-up, the action of the take-off foot, and correct landing techniques.
2. **Skill Practice: Drills (15 minutes)**
- **Approach Run Drill (5 minutes):** Have the students practice their run-up from different distances to find their comfortable starting point.
- **Take-Off Drill (5 minutes):** Practice the take-off using a marked line, focusing on jumping off one foot and driving the knee upward.
- **Landing Drill (5 minutes):** Without a full run-up, practice landing techniques with two feet parallel and knees slightly bent.
3. **Supervised Practice Jumping (15 minutes)**
- Split students into small groups.
- Allow each group to practice complete jumps with full run-ups while maintaining safety measures.
- Use the measuring tape to measure jumps and encourage improvement.
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Cool Down (5 minutes)**
- Lead the students in a cool-down stretch focusing on muscles used in the activity.
2. **Review and Q&A (5 minutes)**
- Review the key points of the long jump technique.
- Answer any questions the students may have.
- Encourage students to practice on their own and explain any upcoming activities or assessments related to field events.
## Assessment
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation and technique during drills and practice.
- Provide immediate feedback to help them improve.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Measure and record the distance of students' best jumps.
- Evaluate their performance based on technique adherence and improvement over time.
## Reflection
- Consider what went well and areas for improvement.
- Adjust the lesson plan for future sessions based on student performance and feedback.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a basic understanding and experience of the long jump, including its rules, techniques, and the physical benefits associated with it.