### Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education
#### Topic: Racket Games - Badminton Practical
##### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1
##### Duration: 60 minutes
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### 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.
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### 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
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### Reflection:
- After the lesson, consider which activities were most effective and which students may need additional support.
- Note any adjustments needed for future lessons.
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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.