Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Physical and Health Education - Field Events - Long Jump

# 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.