Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 1

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
• Perform simple running, jumping, and throwing activities.
• Explain the health benefits derived from engaging in running, jumping, and throwing.
• State important safety rules to observe while performing running, jumping, and throwing activities.
• Connection to

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on introducing Primary 1 learners to the fundamental activities of athletics: running, jumping, and throwing. It emphasizes the practical execution of simple athletic movements, understanding their health benefits, and adhering to essential safety rules. The ability to perform these basic movements is crucial for developing motor skills, fostering physical fitness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle among young Nigerian learners. These foundational skills are applicable in everyday play, school sports activities, and traditional Nigerian games, laying a groundwork for future sports participation and overall well-being.

Teacher activity

• Demonstrates the events e.g. 50 metres (start from and finish) -jumping (run-up, take off, flight and landing)
• Explains safety rules
• Supervises and corrects practice by pupils

Evaluation guide

• Assessment will be continuous throughout the lesson, focusing on both practical performance and oral comprehension of concepts.
• A. Formative Assessment:
• Observation during Activities: The teacher observes learners' participation and skill level during the practical activities (running, jumping, throwing). This includes noting their technique, adherence to rules, and engagement.
• Checklist:*
• Participates actively in running.

Reference guide

• Playground
• Cross-bar
• Up right poles
• Landing pit