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Swimming

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: SWIMMING

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

I.) Define swimming

II.) Identify the equipment needed for swimming.

III.) Identify the benefits of swimming

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 swimming and identify the equipments needed for swimming.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the benefits of swimming

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

SWIMMING

Swimming is an aquatic activity that involves propelling oneself through water using coordinated movements of the limbs and body. It can be performed for recreational purposes, as a competitive sport, or as a form of exercise for fitness and rehabilitation.

Equipment needed for swimming

  1. Swimsuit: A comfortable swimsuit is essential for swimming. Choose one that allows for a full range of motion and is suitable for the type of swimming you'll be doing.
  2. Goggles: Goggles protect your eyes from irritation, help you see underwater, and improve your visibility during swimming sessions.
  3. Swim cap: A swim cap keeps your hair out of your face and reduces drag, allowing you to swim more efficiently.
  4. Swimming fins: Fins can be used to improve your technique, strengthen your legs, and increase your speed during training sessions.
  5. Pull buoy: A pull buoy helps maintain proper body position in the water while isolating your upper body during swim workouts.
  6. Kickboard: A kickboard helps you focus on your kicking technique and improves leg strength and endurance.
  7. Hand paddles: Hand paddles are used to increase resistance during swimming, helping to strengthen your arms and improve your stroke technique.

Benefits of swimming

  1. Swimming is an excellent form of aerobic exercise that improves heart and lung health and increases endurance.
  2. Swimming engages multiple muscle groups, helping to build and maintain strength and muscle tone.
  3. Swimming is a low-impact exercise that is gentle on joints and bones, making it suitable for individuals with injuries or conditions such as arthritis.
  4. Swimming has a calming effect on the mind, helping to relieve stress and improve mental well-being.
  5. Regular swimming can help you maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and increasing metabolism.
  6. Swimming improves your range of motion and flexibility, as well as promotes proper posture by engaging core muscles.

EVALUATION: 1. What is swimming?

  1. Identify 6 equipment needed for swimming
  2. Mention 5 benefits of swimming.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively