Athletics How to perform 50 metres and 75 metres dash showing the start and finishing points Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 2

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Topic: Athletics: How to Perform 50 metres and 75 metres Dash (Showing the Start and Finishing Points)

Sub-topic: Sprinting Techniques

Duration: 40 minutes

Instructional Materials: Stopwatch, Cones/markers, Chalkboard/whiteboard, Chalk/markers, Pictures of sprinters

Entry Behaviour: Students should have basic knowledge of running and sports attire.

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

1. Identify the start and finishing points for a 50 metres and 75 metres dash.
2. Demonstrate proper sprinting techniques.
3. Understand the importance of a good start in a sprint.

Previous Lesson: In the previous lesson, we learned about the importance of physical fitness and different warm-up exercises.

Content:

Athletics – How to Perform 50m and 75m Dash 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

1. Start and Finish Points: 🏁

• The starting point is where we begin the race. Example: Imagine it’s like the starting line in a race.
• The finishing point is where we end the race. Example: It’s like the finish line where we stop running.

2. Sprinting Techniques: 💨

• Stand with your feet like this: 🦶🦶
• Move your arms back and forth like this: 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
• Breathe like this: 😤😤
• Run as fast as you can, like in a race! 🏃‍♂️💨

3. Importance of a Good Start: 🚀

• Starting well helps you run faster!
• Imagine it’s a rocket launching into the sky! 🚀

4. Practice: 🔄

• Practice running fast at home.
• Time yourself for 50 meters. ⏱️

Remember, have fun while learning and running! 🤩🏃‍♂️

Evaluation :

1. The starting point in a sprint is called the ___________. a) Finish line b) Midway point c) Starting point d) None of the above
2. Sprinting helps us run fast for _________ meters. a) 10 b) 100 c) 50 d) 20
3. To perform a good sprint, we need to move our __________ back and forth. a) Feet b) Hands c) Ears d) Nose
4. In a sprint, we should breathe ________. a) Quietly b) Slowly c) Heavily d) Like normal
5. The finishing point is where we __________ the race. a) Begin b) End c) Rest d) Jump
6. Sprinting is like running as _______ as you can. a) Slowly b) Quietly c) Fast d) Carefully
7. A good start in a sprint helps us run ________. a) Slower b) Backwards c) Faster d) Sideways
8. To start a sprint, we stand at the _________ point. a) Midway b) Finishing c) Starting d) None of the above
9. We should practice running fast for ________ meters. a) 10 b) 75 c) 100 d) 5
10. Sprinting is important in ___________. a) Swimming b) Eating c) Sports d) Sleeping
11. In a 75 meters dash, the finishing point is _______. a) Closer than in a 50 meters dash b) The same as in a 50 meters dash c) Farther than in a 50 meters dash d) None of the above
12. We should use our ___________ when sprinting. a) Legs b) Hands c) Fingers d) Ears
13. Sprinting helps us get ________. a) Tired b) Faster c) Slower d) None of the above
14. A rocket launching is like a ________ in a sprint. a) Bad start b) Good start c) Finish d) Rest
15. To perform a 50 meters dash, we need to _________. a) Stand still b) Hop c) Run as fast as we can d) Walk slowly

16. Why is sprinting important in sports?
17. What are the start and finish points in a sprint?
18. How should we breathe when sprinting?
19. Can you explain the difference between a 50 meters dash and a 75 meters dash?
20. Why is a good start important in a sprint?

1. Introduction to sprinting and its importance in sports.
2. Explanation of the 50 metres and 75 metres dash.
3. Identifying the start and finishing points.
4. Proper sprinting techniques:
   • Positioning of feet and body.
   • Arm movement.
   • Breathing.
   • Speed.
5. Importance of a good start in a sprint.

Step-by-Step Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion about the importance of running in sports.
• Show pictures of sprinters.
• Explain that we will learn how to run fast over short distances.

Step 2: Identifying Start and Finish Points (5 minutes)

• Use cones/markers to create clear start and finish lines on the field.
• Explain the significance of these points.

Step 3: Sprinting Techniques (15 minutes)

• Demonstrate the proper positioning of feet and body.
• Explain how to move arms while running.
• Discuss proper breathing techniques.
• Emphasize the need for speed.
• Encourage students to practice these techniques.

Step 4: Importance of a Good Start (5 minutes)

• Explain how a good start can make a difference in a sprint.
• Share tips on starting quickly and efficiently.

Evaluation: (5 minutes)

• Organize a mini-race for students to practice what they’ve learned.
• Use a stopwatch to time each student’s run.
• Provide feedback on their techniques.

Conclusion: (5 minutes)

• Recap the key points of the lesson.
• Encourage students to practice sprinting regularly.
• Highlight the importance of physical fitness and sportsmanship.

Homework: Assign students to practice sprinting at home and record their times for a 50 meters dash.

Assessment: The students’ ability to identify start and finish points, demonstrate proper sprinting techniques, and understand the importance of a good start will be assessed during the lesson and through their homework assignments.