### Lesson Plan for Physical and Health Education: Triple Jump (Senior Secondary 2)
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Physical and Health Education
**Topic:** Triple Jump
**Duration:** 90 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge:** Students will understand the fundamental techniques and rules of the triple jump.
2. **Skills:** Students will demonstrate proper technique in the hop, step, and jump phases of the triple jump.
3. **Attitude:** Students will develop an appreciation for track and field sports and understand the importance of physical fitness.
#### **Materials:**
- Measuring tape
- Cones or markers
- Triple jump pit or sand pit
- Chalk or tape for marking take-off points
- Whistle
- Stopwatch
- First aid kit
#### **Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Roll Call:** Welcome students, take attendance.
- **Warm-Up (5 minutes):** Engage students in a general warm-up, including jogging, dynamic stretches, and mobility exercises focused on the legs and hips.
- **Introduction to Triple Jump (5 minutes):** Briefly discuss the history and importance of the triple jump in track and field. Outline the phases: hop, step, and jump.
**2. Demonstration (10 minutes)**
- **Coach's Demonstration:** The teacher or a skilled student demonstrates the triple jump, emphasizing the key phases and proper form.
- **Video Analysis (Optional):** Show a short video clip of professional triple jumpers to illustrate techniques.
**3. Skill Breakdown and Drills (25 minutes)**
- **Hop Phase (8 minutes):**
- Break down the mechanics of the hop.
- Practice drills: One-legged hops on both legs, focusing on balance and control.
- Feedback and correction.
- **Step Phase (8 minutes):**
- Explain and demonstrate the transition from hop to step.
- Practice drills: Short-hop into a step, maintaining rhythm and momentum.
- Feedback and correction.
- **Jump Phase (8 minutes):**
- Demonstrate the final jump phase.
- Practice drills: Step into jump, focusing on the proper landing technique.
- Feedback and correction.
**4. Combined Practice (20 minutes)**
- **Full Triple Jump Technique (15 minutes):**
- Allow students to practice all three phases together.
- Divide the class into small groups, rotate so each student gets multiple attempts.
- Provide individualized feedback.
- **Measurement and Evaluation (5 minutes):**
- Measure distances and encourage friendly competition.
- Record best jumps and discuss areas for improvement.
**5. Cool Down and Review (10 minutes)**
- **Cool Down (5 minutes):** Lead students through a series of light stretches and breathing exercises to relax muscles and bring heart rates down.
- **Discussion and Q&A (3 minutes):** Recap key points, discuss common mistakes, and answer any questions students may have.
- **Assessment (2 minutes):** Quick verbal quiz or write-down of key terms and techniques learned.
**Safety Considerations:**
- Ensure the jumping area is safe and free of obstacles.
- Use proper landing surfaces like a sand pit to minimize the risk of injury.
- Supervise to maintain proper technique to avoid injury.
#### **Homework:**
- **Reflective Journal:** Students to write a one-page reflection on their experience with triple jump, including what they found challenging and what they enjoyed.
#### **Assessment:**
- **Formative:** Teacher observations during the drills and combined practice phases.
- **Summative:** Performance in the combined practice session and the reflective journal entry.
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This lesson plan aims at not only teaching the physical technique of the triple jump but also fostering an understanding and appreciation for the discipline and physical benefits of track and field activities.