Safety Rules In Sprint Races Physical and Health Education Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Class: Primary 3

Topic: Safety Rules in Sprint Races

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Topic: Safety Rules in Sprint Races

Duration: 40 minutes

Aim: To teach students safety rules in sprint races.

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

1. Explain the importance of safety in sprint races.
2. Identify and understand safety rules in sprint races.
3. Apply safety rules when participating in sprint races.

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin with a brief discussion about sprint races and their popularity in sports.
• Explain that while sprint races can be fun and competitive, safety is of utmost importance.

Importance of Safety (5 minutes):

• Discuss why safety is important in any physical activity.
• Emphasize that safety rules protect participants and make the races fair.

Safety Rules (15 minutes):

• Present a list of safety rules for sprint races:
  1. Warm up before the race.
  2. Wear appropriate sports attire and footwear.
  3. Start races only when the track is clear.
  4. Stay in your assigned lane during the race.
  5. Run on the track and avoid pushing or shoving.
  6. Be aware of others on the track.
  7. Listen to the referee or coach’s instructions.
  8. Finish the race properly without stopping abruptly.
  9. If you fall, stay down and wait for assistance.
• Discuss each rule, and provide examples or demonstrations for clarity.

Application (10 minutes):

• Engage students in a role-playing activity. Divide them into groups, and each group will act out a sprint race while following the safety rules.
• Encourage students to discuss why each safety rule is important.

Recap and Discussion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the safety rules and their importance.
• Allow students to share their thoughts and ask questions.

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Evaluation (5 minutes)

1. Safety rules in sprint races are important to ensure the ________ of participants. a) Fun b) Fairness c) Food d) Fiction
2. Why is it necessary to warm up before a sprint race? To ________ the muscles. a) Weaken b) Stretch c) Ignore d) Paint
3. In a sprint race, participants should wear appropriate sports attire and ________. a) Jewelry b) Helmets c) Footwear d) Sunglasses
4. Sprint races should start only when the track is ________. a) Muddy b) Clear c) Crowded d) Noisy
5. During a sprint race, participants should stay in their ________. a) Lanes b) Homes c) Schools d) Gardens
6. Pushing or shoving other participants is not allowed; instead, ________ should be maintained. a) Silence b) Distance c) Confusion d) Speed
7. In a sprint race, you should always listen to the ________ or coach’s instructions. a) Referee b) Chef c) Teacher d) Musician
8. How should you finish a sprint race? ________ without stopping abruptly. a) Cry b) Laugh c) Properly d) Slowly
9. If a participant falls during a sprint race, they should ________ for assistance. a) Run away b) Stay down c) Scream loudly d) Clap hands
10. The importance of safety rules in sprint races is to protect participants and make the races ________. a) Fun b) Boring c) Unfair d) Fair
11. What should participants wear during a sprint race to avoid injuries? ________ attire. a) Fancy b) Appropriate sports c) Formal d) Casual
12. Sprint races should start only when the ________ is clear. a) Classroom b) Track c) Mall d) Forest
13. In a sprint race, participants should avoid ________ with each other. a) Running b) Shoving c) Singing d) Eating
14. What should you do if you fall during a sprint race? ________ for assistance. a) Laugh b) Stay down c) Jump up d) Run faster
15. The referee or coach’s instructions should always be ________ in a sprint race. a) Ignored b) Followed c) Danced to d) Recorded

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Conclude the lesson by emphasizing that safety is key in any physical activity, including sprint races.
• Encourage students to follow these rules not only during races but in other activities as well.

Homework: Ask students to write a short paragraph about the importance of safety rules in sprint races and how they can apply these rules in their daily lives.

Weekly Assessment: Evaluate students’ understanding of safety rules in sprint races by asking them to identify and explain three safety rules from the lesson.