Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

WEEK 4

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

TERM: 1ST TERM

TOPIC: Track events (Hurdles)

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1 .State the meaning of hurdle
2. Mention the skills in hurdle 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 EVENT (HURDLE)
Hurdle is a sprint event. It is done by both male and female athletes. It involves sprinting over barriers that are arranged at equal intervals along the track.

Basic skills in hurdles
6 Finishing
5 Strides between hurdles
4 Landing
3 Clearing the hurdle
2 Approach to the first hurdle
1 Starting position

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1 Starting position
The starting of the hurdle is the same with the starting of all sprint races

Approach to the first hurdle
3 The take-off should be a single take-off at about 1 metre to the barrier
2 Eyes should focus on the top of the barrier.
1 The athlete must approach with speed.

Clearing the hurdle
3 There should be no jumping over the hurdle.
2 An athlete is not allowed to trail his foot or leg around the side of any barrier while clearing it.
1 The athlete must go over ten hurdles.

Strides between hurdles
Sprinting strides must be uniform and calculated.

Landing
The landing leg which is almost straight is brought down first, quickly followed by the trailing leg.

Finishing
The athlete finishes like in any other sprint race, with the torso over the finishing line.

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