Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 3 - Physical and Health Education - Taekwando

# Lesson Plan: Taekwondo - Junior Secondary 3 ## Lesson Title: Introduction to Taekwondo ### Subject: Physical and Health Education (PHE) ### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 3 ### Duration: 90 Minutes ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic history and principles of Taekwondo. 2. Perform basic Taekwondo stances and movements. 3. Demonstrate respect and discipline, key values of Taekwondo. ### Materials Needed: - Mats or padded area for safe practice - Taekwondo uniforms (optional) - Visual aids (posters or a short video on Taekwondo history and techniques) - Whistle for the teacher - Water bottles for hydration ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 Minutes) 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** - Teacher greets students and takes attendance. - Briefly discuss the importance of martial arts in physical education. 2. **Introduction to Taekwondo:** - Show a brief video or use visual aids to explain the origin of Taekwondo (Korea, 1940s and 1950s), meaning ("Tae" – foot, "Kwon" – fist, "Do" – way), and fundamental principles (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit). #### Warm-Up (10 Minutes) 1. **Dynamic Stretching:** - Head and neck rotations - Arm circles - Trunk twists - Leg swings 2. **Light Cardiovascular Activity:** - Jogging in place - High knees - Jumping jacks #### Main Activity (30 Minutes) 1. **Basic Stances:** - **Attention Stance (Charyot Sogi):** - Feet together, arms at sides. - Students practice coming to attention upon hearing "Charyot." - **Ready Stance (Junbi Sogi):** - Legs shoulder-width apart, arms slightly bent in front. - Students practice transitioning from attention to ready stance. 2. **Basic Movements:** - **Forward Stance (Ap Kubi):** - One leg forward, bent at the knee, back leg straight, weight evenly distributed. - Practice moving into forward stance and returning. - **Basic punches and blocks:** - Jab and cross punches. - Basic blocking techniques (low block and middle block). #### Practice and Drills (20 Minutes) 1. **Partner Drills:** - Pair students up and have them practice basic movements against each other with control and respect. 2. **Solo Drills:** - Shadow practice, performing stances and movements in place. #### Cool Down (10 Minutes) 1. **Static Stretching:** - Hamstring stretch - Quadriceps stretch - Shoulder stretch - Wrist and ankle rolls 2. **Breathing Exercises:** - Deep breathing in and out to relax. #### Conclusion (10 Minutes) 1. **Group Discussion:** - Reflect on what was learned today. - Discuss the importance of respect and discipline in Taekwondo and everyday life. 2. **Question and Answer Session:** - Address any questions or concerns from the students. 3. **Homework Assignment:** - Reflective journal entry: Encourage students to write about their experience today, what they enjoyed, and any challenges they faced. ### Assessment: - **Formative:** - Observe students' participation and engagement during the lesson. - Provide feedback during activities, correcting form and technique. - **Summative:** - Short quiz on the history and principles of Taekwondo in the next class. - Performance assessment based on execution of basic stances and movements. ### Teacher's Reflection (Post-Lesson): - What went well? - What aspects of the lesson can be improved? - How did the students respond to the activities? - Were the learning objectives met? --- This lesson plan aims to introduce Junior Secondary 3 students to the basics of Taekwondo while emphasizing physical activity, discipline, and respect.