Athletes – Track Events Sprints Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8 and 9

Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8-9

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8-9
Age: 8 years
Topic: Athletes – Track Events
Sub-topic: Sprints
Duration: 40 minutes each week

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what sprints races are, such as 100m, 200m, and 400m.
2. Mention the different types of sprints races.
3. Mention the skills and techniques involved in sprints races, such as take-off and acceleration.
4. Describe the safety rules for participating in sprints races.

Keywords

• Sprints
• Take-off
• Acceleration
• Safety rules

Set Induction

• Begin with a short video or demonstration of a sprint race.
• Ask pupils if they have watched or participated in any running races.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils have basic knowledge of running and physical activities from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Whistle
• Stopwatch
• Cones for marking distances
• Track or open space

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss previous lessons on physical fitness and movement patterns to relate to the new topic of sprints races.

Embedded Core Skills

• Physical coordination
• Observation
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Textbooks
• Notebooks
• Pens/Pencils

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Video clips of sprints races
• Stopwatch
• Cones
• Marked track

Content

1. Explanation of Sprints Races:
   • 100m Sprint: A short-distance race run in a straight line.
   • 200m Sprint: A race that involves running half the length of the track.
   • 400m Sprint: A full lap around the track.
2. Types of Sprints Races:
   • 100m Sprint: The shortest and fastest sprint race.
   • 200m Sprint: A sprint that is double the distance of the 100m.
   • 400m Sprint: The longest sprint race, requiring more endurance.
3. Skills and Techniques Involved in Sprints Races:
   • Take-off: The initial start of the race where the runner accelerates quickly.
     • Example: Getting into a crouched position and pushing off with explosive power.
   • Acceleration: Increasing speed after the take-off to maintain a fast pace.
     • Example: Leaning forward and pumping arms quickly to gain speed.
4. Safety Rules for Sprints Races:
   • Warm-Up: Always warm up before starting a race to prevent injuries.
   • Proper Footwear: Wear suitable running shoes for good grip and support.
   • Track Awareness: Be aware of other runners and stay in your lane.
   • Cool Down: Perform cool-down exercises after the race to relax muscles.

Evaluation

1. A 100m sprint is a ______-distance race. a) Long
   b) Short
   c) Medium
   d) Endless
2. The 200m sprint is ______ the distance of the 100m sprint. a) Half
   b) Triple
   c) Double
   d) Same
3. The 400m sprint requires more ______ than the 100m sprint. a) Speed
   b) Endurance
   c) Rest
   d) Water
4. Take-off is the ______ start of the race. a) Slow
   b) Walking
   c) Initial
   d) Ending
5. Acceleration means increasing ______ after take-off. a) Speed
   b) Food
   c) Rest
   d) Water
6. Proper footwear is important for good ______. a) Smell
   b) Grip
   c) Taste
   d) Size
7. Always ______ before starting a race. a) Sleep
   b) Eat
   c) Warm up
   d) Sit
8. 100m sprint is run in a ______ line. a) Curved
   b) Zigzag
   c) Straight
   d) Circle
9. The 200m sprint involves running half the ______ of the track. a) Length
   b) Width
   c) Height
   d) Depth
10. The 400m sprint is a full ______ around the track. a) Lap
    b) Hop
    c) Jump
    d) Skip
11. The take-off requires ______ power. a) Lazy
    b) Explosive
    c) Soft
    d) Quiet
12. Pumping your ______ quickly helps with acceleration. a) Legs
    b) Arms
    c) Hands
    d) Fingers
13. Be aware of other runners and stay in your ______. a) House
    b) Track
    c) Lane
    d) Car
14. Warm-up exercises help to prevent ______. a) Injuries
    b) Fun
    c) Tiredness
    d) Hunger
15. Cool down exercises relax your ______ after a race. a) Heart
    b) Eyes
    c) Muscles
    d) Hands

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a 100m sprint?
   A: A short-distance race run in a straight line.
2. Q: How long is the 200m sprint?
   A: It is double the distance of the 100m sprint.
3. Q: What is required more in a 400m sprint compared to a 100m sprint?
   A: More endurance.
4. Q: What does take-off mean in a sprint race?
   A: The initial start of the race where the runner accelerates quickly.
5. Q: What is acceleration in sprinting?
   A: Increasing speed after the take-off to maintain a fast pace.
6. Q: Why is proper footwear important in sprinting?
   A: For good grip and support.
7. Q: What should you do before starting a race to prevent injuries?
   A: Warm up.
8. Q: How is the 100m sprint run?
   A: In a straight line.
9. Q: How much of the track does the 200m sprint cover?
   A: Half the length of the track.
10. Q: What does the 400m sprint involve?
    A: A full lap around the track.
11. Q: What kind of power is needed for a good take-off?
    A: Explosive power.
12. Q: Which part of the body should you pump quickly to accelerate?
    A: Arms.
13. Q: Why should you stay in your lane during a race?
    A: To avoid colliding with other runners.
14. Q: What do warm-up exercises help prevent?
    A: Injuries.
15. Q: What is the purpose of cool-down exercises after a race?
    A: To relax muscles.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was mid-term assessment.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of sprints races, explaining their importance and demonstrating techniques.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the different types of sprints races and their characteristics.
• Demonstrate the skills and techniques involved in sprints races.
• Discuss the safety rules for participating in sprints races.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about sprints races.
• Observe and imitate the demonstrated techniques for sprints races.
• Practice take-off, acceleration, and other sprinting skills.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to list the types of sprints races.
• Have pupils explain the skills and techniques involved in sprints races.
• Pupils should describe the safety rules for sprinting.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a 100m sprint?
2. How long is the 200m sprint?
3. What is required more in a 400m sprint compared to a 100m sprint?
4. What does take-off mean in a sprint race?
5. What is acceleration in sprinting?
6. Why is proper footwear important in sprinting?
7. What should you do before starting a race to prevent injuries?
8. How is the 100m sprint run?
9. How much of the track does the 200m sprint cover?
10. What does the 400m sprint involve?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback.
• Emphasize the importance of practicing sprinting skills and following safety rules.

More Useful Links

• Revision Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11