Sports and Game Athletics Types of Long Distance Races Basic Activities in long distance races The safety rules in long distance races Physical and Health Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Topic: Sports and Game Athletics – Types of Long Distance Races, Basic Activities, and Safety Rules

Sub-topic: Learning about Long Distance Races

Duration: 30 minutes

Term: First term

Week: Week 8

Previous Knowledge: Students should be aware of what running is and the basic concept of races.

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

1. Identify types of long distance races.
2. Explain basic activities involved in long distance races.
3. Describe safety rules to follow when participating in long distance races.

Embedded Core Skills: Observing, listening, communication, and basic motor skills.

Learning Materials:

1. Pictures of different race types.
2. Chalkboard and chalk.
3. Flashcards with key terms.
4. Space for students to move around.

Content:

Topic: Sports and Game Athletics – Types of Long Distance Races

Sub-topic: Basic Activities in Long Distance Races and Safety Rules

Duration: 30 minutes

Term: First term

Week: Week 8

Introduction: 👋

• Today, we’re talking about running races! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Types of Long Distance Races:

1. 100 Meters: 🏁
   • A short sprint, like racing to catch a friend in the playground.
2. 400 Meters: 🏃‍♀️
   • A bit longer, like running around your school’s big field.
3. 1,500 Meters: 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
   • A long race, like going from one end of your school to the other and back.

Basic Activities in Long Distance Races:

• We need to run as fast as we can from the start line to the finish line. 🏁

Safety Rules in Long Distance Races:

1. Warm-Up: 🌞
   • We stretch our legs and arms to get ready to run.
2. Stay in Your Lane: 🛣️
   • Just like cars on the road, we stay in our running lanes.
3. Listen to the Coach: 👂
   • Our teacher tells us when to start and stop.
4. Hydrate: 💧
   • We drink water to stay refreshed.

Conclusion:

• Running races are fun! Remember to listen to your teacher, run in your lane, and stay safe. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🥇

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Evaluation

1. ______ is a type of long-distance race. a) Skipping b) Jumping c) Running d) Hopping
2. In a 100 meters race, we run a _______ distance. a) Short b) Long c) Tiring d) Slow
3. The 1,500 meters race is a _____ race. a) Short b) Fast c) Long d) Cold
4. To prepare for a race, we do _______ to stretch our body. a) Eat more b) Warm-up c) Sleep d) Sing
5. When we run, we need to stay in our ______. a) Homes b) Cars c) Lanes d) Gardens
6. The coach tells us when to ______ and when to stop. a) Sing b) Eat c) Start d) Finish
7. It’s important to ______ when running to stay refreshed. a) Eat candy b) Drink water c) Watch TV d) Sleep
8. The 400 meters race is ______ than the 100 meters race. a) Shorter b) Longer c) Colder d) Slower
9. In a 1,500 meters race, we run from one end and back, so it’s ______. a) Fun b) Short c) Long d) Noisy
10. Our teacher tells us when to start and stop. We should ______ to the coach. a) Sing b) Listen c) Play d) Sleep
11. Before running, we need to ______ to stretch our body. a) Eat b) Jump c) Warm-up d) Laugh
12. When we race, we stay in our ______, just like cars on the road. a) Boats b) Lanes c) Trees d) Houses
13. In a 100 meters race, we run a very ______ distance. a) Short b) Fast c) Cold d) Loud
14. What do we do to prepare for a race? We ______ to get ready. a) Dance b) Sleep c) Warm-up d) Hide
15. To stay refreshed when running, we need to ______ water. a) Drink b) Eat c) Watch TV d) Sing

Presentation:

Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):

• Greet the students with enthusiasm.
• Explain that today we’ll learn about different running races and how to be safe when we race.

Step 2 – Types of Long Distance Races (10 minutes):

• Show pictures of different race types: 100 meters, 400 meters, 1,500 meters.
• Ask students which one is shorter and which one is longer.
• Encourage students to repeat the names of the races.

Step 3 – Basic Activities and Safety Rules (10 minutes):

• Describe the basic activity in a race, which is running from start to finish.
• Explain that before racing, we need to warm up our bodies by stretching and drinking water.
• Discuss safety rules: staying in your lane, listening to the teacher, and running safely without pushing others.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use simple language and gestures.
• Encourage students to repeat key terms.
• Ask questions to check understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and watch attentively.
• Repeat key terms and participate in discussions.
• Practice basic stretches.

Evaluation Questions (related to the topic):

1. What are the three types of long distance races we learned about today?
2. Why is it important to warm up before a race?
3. Name one safety rule for long distance races.

Conclusion on the Topic (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson.
• Remind students to be safe when they run and to have fun with races.
• Encourage them to stay active and healthy.