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Week: 4

TERM: 3RD TERM

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods

Date:

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Topic:-       Discus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Describe the discus
  2. State the facilities and equipment for discus
  3. Explain the fundamental skills in discus throw
  4. State the rules and regulations of discus throw
  5. Discuss the common fouls and safety precautions in discus throws

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on recreation, leisure and dance

She introduces the new topic by describing the discus

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She states the facilities and equipment required for discus and the fundamental skills

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She further discusses he common fouls and safety precautions in discus

 

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

DISCUS

Discus is a flat-like object made of wood, steel brass, aluminium or rubber. It is thickest at the centre(4cm) and thins down to its edge.

The aim in discus throwing is to release the discus with the greatest amount of force so that it can travel the greatest distance possible

 

FACILITY: Discus pitch

The implement: it has a body of wood, a brass metal at the centre and a brass metal plate round its circumference. It weighs 2kg for men and 1kg for women

 

Competitors: it requires tall, muscular, heavy and huge men and women. It requires both speed and strength. To achieve longer distances, balance and coordination is also required.

 

THROWING STYLES
1. Standing throws

  1. jump throw
  2. spinning throw
  3. running rotation throw

 

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN DISCUS THROWS
1. The grip: the discus should rest flat on the palm, the fingers spread on it and the pads of the first joint rests over the metal rim

  1. The stance: the thrower stands at the back of the circle with the back of the direction of throw
  2. The preliminary swing: the thrower swings the discus not more than two or three times to gain confidence
  3. The throw: At the end of the rotation, the discus is thrown from the front of the circle
  4. the rotation: In speed and outstretched hand, the discus spins across the circle and lands in its front half
  5. The reverse: After delivery, the athlete turns to prevent being thrown out of the circle by the force of delivery
  6. The follow through: The athlete rotates to the left to remain in the ring and avoid fouling

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DISCUS

  1. the order of throws is decided by lots
  2. The discus must land with the inner edge of the sector
  3. the competitor must not leave the circle until the discus has touched the ground
  4. Measurement is taken with the zero end of the tape at the landing point
  5. Use of gloves is not allowed
  6. a throw is disqualified if it falls outside the 400 sector
  7. Each competitor shall be credited with the best of all her throws(He is allowed 3-6 throws)

 

COMMON FOULS IN DISCUS THROWS
1. Lack of speed

  1. getting ahead of the feet- this is when the feet doesn’t move and the discus is thrown
  2. premature throw:- this is releasing the discus before the smooth sequence of movement is completed.
  3. carrying of the discus too low at the end of turn
  4. insufficient knowledge of discus skills

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN DISCUS THROWS

  1. A fully stocked first aid kit must be available
  2. a working communication device must be accessible
  3. all the equipment must be certified fit for use
  4. Only shots designed for indoor use can be used
  5. Shots must be appropriate size for age and gender

EVALUATION:    1. Describe discus throws

  1. Describe the facility and equipment for discus
  2. Explain the fundamental skills in discus
  3. State the common fouls in discus
  4. Discuss the safety precautions in discus throws

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively