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

### Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education **Grade:** Junior Secondary 3 **Topic:** Tennis --- #### **Lesson Objectives:** 1. **Cognitive:** Understand the basic rules and equipment of tennis. 2. **Psychomotor:** Develop basic tennis skills such as serving, volleying, and rallying. 3. **Affective:** Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude towards physical activity. --- #### **Materials Needed:** - Tennis rackets - Tennis balls - Tennis court or a flat, marked playing area - Cones or markers - Whistle - Handouts (Tennis rules and basics) --- #### **Lesson Duration:** 60 Minutes --- ### **Lesson Outline** #### **1. Introduction (10 Minutes)** - **Greeting and Roll Call:** Quickly take attendance and welcome students. - **Warm-Up Activity:** Engage in a 5-minute dynamic warm-up including jogging, high knees, and arm circles to prepare muscles for tennis. - **Introduction to Topic:** Briefly explain the day's topic and objectives. #### **2. Explanation and Demonstration (10 Minutes)** - **Basic Rules Overview:** - Scoring system (love, 15, 30, 40, deuce, advantage, game) - Parts of a tennis court (baseline, service line, net) - Basic rules (serve, bounce rule, and faults) - **Equipment Introduction:** - Show and explain the tennis racket and ball. - Demonstrate proper grip and stance. #### **3. Skill Development Activities (25 Minutes)** - **Serving Practice:** - Demonstrate the proper serve technique. - Instruct students to practice serves in pairs, focusing on correct grip, ball toss, and swing. - **Volleying and Rallying:** - Demonstrate basic volleying and rallying techniques. - Organize students into pairs to practice volleying and rallying at the net and baseline. - **Combination Drills:** - Set up stations with different drills (serve, return, volley, and rally). - Rotate students through the stations to practice multiple skills. #### **4. Small-Sided Game (10 Minutes)** - **Modified Tennis Match:** - Divide students into small groups. - Play short matches (first to 10 points) focusing on serving and rallying. #### **5. Cool Down and Review (5 Minutes)** - **Cool Down:** Engage in gentle stretching and breathing exercises. - **Review:** Recap the main points of the lesson. - Ask students questions about the rules and skills learned. - Discuss the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. #### **6. Closure (5 Minutes)** - Thank students for their participation. - Provide encouragement and highlight areas of improvement and success. - Hand out the Tennis Rules and Basics sheet for further reading. --- ### **Assessment:** - **Formative:** Observe students' participation and engagement during activities, providing feedback and corrections. - **Summative:** Short quiz at the end of the week on the basic rules and techniques of tennis. --- ### **Differentiation:** - **For Advanced Students:** Introduce more advanced techniques and strategies. - **For Struggling Students:** Provide additional support and simplified drills. --- ### **Follow-Up:** - Encourage students to watch professional tennis matches to gain a deeper understanding of the game. - Plan a follow-up lesson focusing on advanced techniques and strategies. --- This structure provides a comprehensive and engaging tennis lesson for Junior Secondary 3 students, balancing cognitive understanding, physical skill development, and the fostering of positive attitudes towards physical activity.