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Athletics - Middle and long distance races

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: ATHLETICS - MIDDLE AND LONG DISTANCE RACES

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

I.) Define athletics

II.) Identify the characteristics of athletes

III.) Identify middle and long distance races

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  explains the meaning of athletics and discuss the characteristics of an athlete

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and describe middle and long distance races.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

ATHLETICS - MIDDLE AND LONG DISTANCE RACES

Athletes are individuals who engage in physical sports, exercise, or competitions that require strength, speed, agility, endurance, and skill. They often train rigorously and follow specific routines to excel in their chosen sports. Here are some key aspects that define athletes:

Characteristics of Athletes

  1. Athletes possess high levels of physical conditioning specific to their sport, which may include cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and coordination.
  2. Mastery of sport-specific skills and techniques is crucial. This includes technical aspects such as running form, swimming strokes, or basketball shooting techniques.
  3. Regular and systematic training is essential. This often includes practice sessions, strength training, conditioning, and drills to improve performance and minimize the risk of injury.
  4. Psychological resilience is important for handling competition stress, maintaining focus, and overcoming setbacks.
  5. Proper nutrition, hydration, and recovery practices are vital to support intense training and optimize performance.

Middle-Distance Races

  1. 800 Meters:
  2. 1500 Meters (Metric Mile):

   - Equivalent to approximately 0.93 miles.

Long-Distance Races

  1. 3000 Meters:
  2. 5000 Meters: Equivalent to approximately 3.1 miles.
  3. 10,000 Meters: Equivalent to approximately 6.2 miles.
  4. Marathon (42.195 kilometers): Requires extensive endurance training, as races last around 2:00 to 2:30 hours for elite athletes.

EVALUATION: 1. What is athletics

  1. Mention 4 characteristics of an athlete
  2. Identify 2 middle distance and long distance races.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively