### Physical and Health Education Lesson Plan
**Grade**: Primary 6
**Topic**: Relay Race
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and structure of a relay race.
2. Demonstrate proper baton-passing techniques.
3. Display teamwork and cooperation during the relay race.
4. Recognize the importance of physical activity for overall health.
#### Materials Needed:
- Baton (or any object to serve as a baton)
- Cones or markers to designate running lanes/start and finish lines
- Stopwatch
- Whistle
- Water bottles
#### Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
### Lesson Structure
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-up** (5 minutes)
- Greet the students.
- Lead a 5-minute warm-up session, including jogging in place, stretching exercises, and dynamic movements like high knees and butt kicks.
2. **Introduction to Relay Race** (5 minutes)
- Explain what a relay race is.
- Discuss the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
- Briefly outline the objective: teams race against each other by passing the baton from one member to the next until all team members have run.
#### Instructional/Teaching Phase (15 minutes)
1. **Rules and Structure of the Race** (5 minutes)
- Describe the basic rules:
- Teams stand in a line within their designated lanes.
- The race starts with the first runner who passes the baton to the next runner in the exchange zone.
- The baton must be passed within the exchange zone; dropping the baton means it must be picked up before continuing.
- The race ends when the last member of the team crosses the finish line with the baton.
2. **Demonstration of Baton Passing** (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate proper baton-passing techniques:
- Use a “push-pass” where the receiving hand is back and open.
- Focus on smooth transitions to maintain speed.
- Pair students and let them practice passing the baton back and forth.
#### Activities/Practice (25 minutes)
1. **Divide into Teams** (5 minutes)
- Separate the students into equal teams (4-5 students per team).
- Assign each team a lane and starting position.
2. **Relay Race Practice** (10 minutes)
- Allow each team to practice a full relay race, focusing on baton passing.
- Give feedback and correct any issues observed during the practice.
3. **Relay Race Competition** (10 minutes)
- Organize a relay race competition:
- Line up teams at their starting positions.
- Use the whistle to signal the start.
- Time the race with a stopwatch.
- Cheer on the students and encourage good sportsmanship.
- Announce the winning team and congratulate all participants.
#### Cool Down and Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Cool Down Exercises** (5 minutes)
- Lead a cool-down session with light stretching and deep breathing exercises to relax the muscles.
2. **Discussion and Feedback** (5 minutes)
- Gather the students and discuss what they learned from the activity.
- Highlight positive teamwork and any improvements observed.
- Ask students to share how they felt about the race and the importance of physical activities.
3. **Conclusion**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice good teamwork and stay active.
#### Homework/Extension:
- Ask students to write a short paragraph on why teamwork is important in sports and everyday life.
- Encourage students to explore other types of relay races or track events.
#### Assessment:
- Observe and assess students' participation, technique, and teamwork during the relay race.
- Provide individual feedback and encouragement to maintain and improve their skills.
### End of Lesson
Thank the students for their participation and effort. Remind them to drink water and stay hydrated.
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