Safety Rules in Movements like Heading, Shooting and Bending Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5 

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Topic: Safety Rules in Movement

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: Week 5

Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify and understand safety rules when moving during physical activities.
2. Apply safety rules in various movements.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Motor skills
• Decision-making
• Teamwork (when discussing and practicing safety rules together)

Learning Materials:

• Illustrations of children engaging in physical activities safely.
• Chalkboard and chalk or whiteboard and markers.

Reference Materials:

• Online Video on Safety 

Previous Lesson: Types of Movement

Set Induction (5 minutes):

• Begin by reviewing the previous lesson on different types of movement.
• Ask students questions about what they learned in the last class, such as “Can you tell me a type of movement we discussed last time?”

Content:

Hello there, young athletes! Today, we’re going to talk about safety rules in movement during activities like shooting, heading, bending, and stretching in sports. 🏃‍♂️⚽🏀

Shooting (🥅): When you’re shooting a ball, make sure to:

1. Keep your feet steady.
2. Aim at the target, like the goalpost.
3. Use the right part of your foot to kick, like your instep.
4. Don’t kick too hard to avoid falling down.

Heading (⚽): When you’re heading the ball, remember to:

1. Use your forehead, not your face.
2. Keep your eyes on the ball.
3. Try to use your neck muscles, not your head.
4. Don’t jump too high; stay safe.

Bending (🧘‍♀️): When you need to bend during sports or exercise:

1. Bend your knees and hips, not your back.
2. Keep your back straight.
3. Don’t twist your body too much.
4. Take it slow and steady.

Stretching (🤸‍♂️): When you’re stretching before or after sports:

1. Reach gently, don’t push too hard.
2. Breathe slowly and deeply.
3. Hold the stretch for a few seconds.
4. Never bounce; it can hurt your muscles.

Remember, these safety rules help keep you safe while having fun in sports! 😄👍 So, play hard, but play smart!

Evaluation

1. When shooting a ball, use the right part of your foot, like your __________ (a) hand, (b) elbow, (c) instep, (d) nose).

2. When shooting, aim at the __________ (a) clouds, (b) goalpost, (c) sun, (d) birds).

3. When heading the ball in soccer, use your __________ (a) forehead, (b) back, (c) cheek, (d) hand).

4. Keep your eyes on the ball when you are __________ (a) reading a book, (b) watching TV, (c) heading, (d) sleeping).

5. When bending during exercise, bend your knees and __________ (a) ears, (b) hips, (c) shoulders, (d) toes).

6. Keep your back __________ (a) bent, (b) straight, (c) twisted, (d) bouncing) when you bend.

7. During stretching, breathe __________ (a) quickly, (b) slowly, (c) loudly, (d) silently).

8. Hold a stretch for a few __________ (a) hours, (b) minutes, (c) days, (d) seconds).

9. When stretching, reach gently and don’t __________ (a) jump, (b) bounce, (c) sing, (d) clap).

10. Use the right part of your foot for shooting, like your __________ (a) head, (b) hand, (c) elbow, (d) instep).

11. When heading a ball, use your __________ (a) back, (b) cheek, (c) forehead, (d) toes).

12. Keep your eyes on the __________ (a) clouds, (b) goalpost, (c) ball, (d) birds) when heading.

13. During exercise, bend your knees and __________ (a) ears, (b) shoulders, (c) hips, (d) chin).

14. When stretching, breathe __________ (a) quickly, (b) loudly, (c) slowly, (d) silently).

15. Hold a stretch for a few __________ (a) days, (b) hours, (c) minutes, (d) seconds).

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Explain that today’s lesson is about safety rules during physical activities.
• Share the learning objectives with the students and explain why safety is essential.

Presentation (10 minutes):

• Present illustrations of children engaged in different physical activities, such as running, jumping, or stretching.
• Discuss safety rules related to each activity using simple language.
• For example, “When you are running, make sure to look ahead so you don’t bump into anyone.”

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use illustrations and easy-to-understand language.
• Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences regarding safety during physical activities.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe the illustrations and actively participate in the discussion.
• Share their own ideas about staying safe during activities.

Interactive Practice (10 minutes):

• Ask students to stand up and simulate different movements like walking, hopping, or stretching.
• While doing these movements, remind them of the safety rules discussed.
• For instance, “As you hop, remember to land on both feet to stay safe.”

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Call out a specific movement, and students should demonstrate it while stating the safety rule associated with it.
• For example, “Show me how you jump safely and tell me the rule for safe jumping.”

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are safety rules?
2. Why is it important to follow safety rules during physical activities?
3. Can you name one safety rule when running?
4. How should you land safely after hopping?
5. Share a safety rule for stretching.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key safety rules for movement, emphasizing their importance.
• Encourage students to practice these rules not only during physical education but also in daily activities.

Homework:

• Ask students to draw a picture of themselves following a safety rule during physical activity, like running or jumping.

Additional Notes:

• Create a supportive and encouraging environment for students to ask questions and share their experiences.
• Emphasize that safety rules are there to keep us healthy and happy during physical activities