Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Physical and Health Education - Racket Games: Badminton Practical

### Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education #### Topic: Racket Games - Badminton Practical ##### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1 ##### Duration: 60 minutes --- ### Objectives: 1. **Cognitive**: Students will understand the basic rules and regulations of badminton. 2. **Psychomotor**: Students will develop basic skills in serving, rallying, and footwork in badminton. 3. **Affective**: Students will demonstrate team spirit and sportsmanship. --- ### Materials Needed: - Badminton nets (2–3 depending on class size) - Badminton rackets (one per student) - Shuttlecocks (sufficient quantity) - Cones for marking boundaries - Whistle - Stop watch/clock - First aid kit --- ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Roll Call** (2 minutes) - Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Warm-Up & Stretching** (5 minutes) - Conduct a general warm-up: jog around the court, followed by dynamic stretches focusing on arms, legs, and torso. 3. **Introduction to Lesson** (3 minutes) - Briefly explain today's focus on badminton, covering key objectives: - Basic rules of the game. - Fundamental skills and techniques. - Importance of teamwork and fair play. #### Main Activity (40 minutes) **1. Explanation and Demonstration** (10 minutes) - **Basic Rules** (2 minutes): - Court dimensions. - Scoring system (rally point scoring to 21). - Serving rules and rotation. - **Skills Demonstration** (8 minutes): - Serve: Forehand and backhand techniques. - Rally: Basics of forehand and backhand shots. - Footwork: Demonstrate how to move efficiently on the court. **2. Skill Practice Stations** (15 minutes) - Divide students into small groups to rotate through the following stations: - **Serve Station**: Practice both forehand and backhand serves. - **Rally Station**: Pairs practice simple rallies over the net. - **Footwork Station**: Drills focusing on lateral and diagonal movement. *Rotate every 5 minutes, ensuring each group visits all stations.* **3. Mini-Matches** (15 minutes) - Pair up students by skill level for 5-minute mini-matches. - Emphasize correct technique, good sportsmanship, and adherence to rules. - Teachers should circulate and provide real-time feedback. #### Cool Down and Closure (10 minutes) 1. **Cool Down** (5 minutes) - Gentle jogging and static stretching focusing on major muscle groups. 2. **Discussion and Q&A** (3 minutes) - Recap key points from the lesson. - Answer any questions students may have. 3. **Assign Homework/Practice** (2 minutes) - Encourage students to practice at home or during free time. - Optional: Ask students to research one professional badminton player and share their findings in the next class. #### Assessment and Evaluation: - **Formative**: Observe students during practice stations and mini-matches to assess their grasp of basic skills and rules. - **Summative**: Short quiz on the rules of badminton in the next class or practical assessment in future classes. --- ### Differentiation: - **For Advanced Students**: Allow them to practice more complex shots like smashes and drop shots. - **For Struggling Students**: Pair with a more skilled peer or give extra one-on-one guidance during practice. --- ### Reflection: - After the lesson, consider which activities were most effective and which students may need additional support. - Note any adjustments needed for future lessons. --- By the end of this session, students should have a foundational understanding of badminton, including basic techniques, rules, and the importance of sportsmanship, setting the groundwork for more advanced gameplay in future lessons.