Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1

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Performance objectives

• Explain the principles of coaching and officiating.
• Demonstrate basic coaching techniques for throw events.
• Role-play as coaches and officials.
• Assess and give feedback on performances.
• Identify equipment for throw events.

Lesson summary

This lesson introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and principles of coaching and officiating the throwing events in athletics: Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin. In Ghana, our Inter-Houses competitions ("Inter-co") are a major highlight of the school year. For these events to be successful, safe, and fair, we need knowledgeable coaches to guide athletes and competent officials to enforce the rules. This lesson moves beyond just being an athlete and empowers learners to take on leadership roles, ensuring that sports in our schools and communities are run properly. Understanding these roles can also open up future career pathways in sports management, coaching, and officiating.

Lesson notes

This topic is divided into two main areas: Coaching and Officiating. Part A: The Principles of Coaching Throw Events

Coaching is about helping an athlete improve their performance safely and effectively. A good coach is a teacher, a motivator, and a safety supervisor.

Core Principles of Coaching: Safety First: Always ensure the throwing area is clear of people. Check equipment (shot put, discus, javelin) for cracks or damage. Ensure athletes are properly warmed up. Warm-up & Cool-down: A warm-up prepares the body for action (jogging, dynamic stretches like arm circles, leg swings). A cool-down helps the body recover (slow jogging, static stretches). Simple to Complex: Teach skills in a logical order. For example, teach the grip and standing throw before introducing complex movements like the glide or spin. Positive Reinforcement: Encourage your athletes. Use the "Sandwich Approach" for feedback: Praise: "Adwoa, that was a powerful effort." Correct: "Try to keep your elbow high during the release to get more height." Praise: "Keep up that great focus!"

Technical Coaching Points for Throw Events:

Evaluation guide

• Put into use the concepts, and principles of coaching and officiating in the
• performance of throw events.
• Activity -based learning: Learners in groups , role-play coaching and officiating of throw
• events. Peers observe and comment in a respectful manner.