Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

WEEK 2

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH AND EDUCATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

TERM: 1ST TERM
TOPIC: Athletics (Track and field events)
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES:

AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1 .State the meaning of long distance race
2. Mention the skills in long distance race

REFERENCE MATERIALS
Scheme of work
All relevant materials
9-Years Basic Education Curriculum
Online information

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE:

Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON
Track events (Long distance races)

No specific lane is allocated to a particular runner. Runners are allowed to change their lanes, but must overtake other runners from the right side of the lane. Examples of long distance races are:
Long distance races are the races that are usually run over a long distance at slow but calculated speed. They are endurance races.
3 Marathon
2 1 500 m
1 800 m

The skills

1 The start
The standing start is usually adopted when starting any of the long distance races. The standing start involves a slight bending forward of the body, with the arm in a ready position for take-off
There are two commands
b) ‘Go’
a) ‘On your marks’

2 Running (Arm and leg action)
During the running phase, runners must observe and ensure the following:
b) Tilt the head sideways.
a) Lean the body slightly forward
d) The running should not be at full speed at the beginning of the race, so that the runner would not be tired too early in the running.
c) Swing the arms alongside the body and not sideways.
e) Arm action should be less vigorous than it is in sprints.

3 The finish
During the finish of the race, runners must observe the following
The runner should breathe through the mouth and nose at the same time in order to take in more oxygen.
c) Avoid stretching the hands at finish.
b) Avoid jumping at finish.
a) Run through without slowing down.

Assessment & Evaluation:
1 .State the meaning of long distance race
2. Mention the skills in long distance race
(WRAP-UP CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding