Safety Rules in Athletics Physical and Health Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Lesson Plan

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Topic: Safety Rules in Athletics
Sub-topic: Listing and Explaining Safety Rules in Athletics
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. List the safety rules in athletics.
2. Explain the safety rules in athletics.

Keywords

• Safety
• Athletics
• Rules

Set Induction

The teacher will start by asking pupils if they know why it’s important to be safe during sports activities.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic athletic activities from previous lessons and playtime.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Posters or charts of safety rules
• Video clips showing safe and unsafe athletic practices
• Whistle

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how following rules during playtime helps everyone stay safe and have fun.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Safety awareness

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Physical Education Textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Posters or charts
• Video clips

Content

1. List of Safety Rules in Athletics:
   • Warm up before starting any athletic activity.
   • Wear proper sports attire and shoes.
   • Follow the instructions of the coach or teacher.
   • Stay hydrated by drinking water.
   • Use equipment correctly and safely.
   • Be aware of your surroundings to avoid collisions.
   • Stop immediately if you feel pain or discomfort.
   • Cool down after activities to prevent injuries.
2. Explanation of Safety Rules:
   • Warm up: Helps prepare your muscles and reduce the risk of injury.
   • Proper attire: Ensures comfort and protection during activities.
   • Follow instructions: Keeps you safe and ensures activities are done correctly.
   • Stay hydrated: Prevents dehydration and keeps you energetic.
   • Correct equipment use: Prevents accidents and injuries.
   • Awareness: Helps avoid collisions and accidents.
   • Stop if in pain: Prevents worsening injuries.
   • Cool down: Helps muscles recover and reduces soreness.

Learning Activities

1. Class Discussion:
   • Pupils will discuss why safety is important in athletics.
   • The teacher will guide the discussion and list the safety rules on the board.
2. Group Activity:
   • Pupils will be divided into groups.
   • Each group will create a poster illustrating one of the safety rules.
   • Groups will present their posters and explain the rule to the class.
3. Video Analysis:
   • The teacher will show video clips of athletes practicing safe and unsafe behaviors.
   • Pupils will identify and discuss what was done correctly and what was not.

Questions

1. Warm up before starting any _______ activity. a) Eating
   b) Sleeping
   c) Athletic
   d) Reading
   Answer: ___________
2. Wear proper sports _______ and shoes. a) Clothes
   b) Hats
   c) Jackets
   d) Belts
   Answer: ___________
3. Follow the _______ of the coach or teacher. a) Orders
   b) Instructions
   c) Arguments
   d) Stories
   Answer: ___________
4. Stay hydrated by drinking _______. a) Juice
   b) Soda
   c) Water
   d) Coffee
   Answer: ___________
5. Use equipment _______ and safely. a) Quickly
   b) Roughly
   c) Correctly
   d) Slowly
   Answer: ___________
6. Be aware of your _______ to avoid collisions. a) Speed
   b) Strength
   c) Surroundings
   d) Shoes
   Answer: ___________
7. Stop immediately if you feel _______ or discomfort. a) Happy
   b) Pain
   c) Excited
   d) Calm
   Answer: ___________
8. Cool down after activities to prevent _______. a) Fun
   b) Injuries
   c) Hunger
   d) Thirst
   Answer: ___________

Class Activity Discussion

1. Why is warming up important? Warming up prepares your muscles and reduces the risk of injury.
2. What should you wear for athletic activities? Proper sports attire and shoes.
3. Why should you follow the coach’s instructions? To stay safe and ensure activities are done correctly.
4. Why is it important to stay hydrated? It prevents dehydration and keeps you energetic.
5. How should equipment be used? Correctly and safely to prevent accidents.
6. What should you be aware of during activities? Your surroundings to avoid collisions.
7. What should you do if you feel pain? Stop immediately to prevent worsening injuries.
8. Why is cooling down important? It helps muscles recover and reduces soreness.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Basic Skills in Long Jump.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by discussing the importance of safety in athletics and listing the safety rules.

Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to work in groups to create posters illustrating the safety rules and present them to the class.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain and list the safety rules in athletics.
• Guide pupils in creating posters and presenting them.
• Show video clips and facilitate discussion.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussion.
• Create and present posters in groups.
• Watch and analyze video clips.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ participation in discussions and group activities.
• Review the posters created by the groups.
• Ask questions to check their understanding.

Evaluation Questions

1. Why is it important to warm up before activities?
2. What should you wear during athletic activities?
3. Why is following the coach’s instructions important?
4. How can staying hydrated help you?
5. What is the correct way to use equipment?
6. Why should you be aware of your surroundings?
7. What should you do if you feel pain during activities?
8. How does cooling down help your body?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to observe pupils, correct their understanding, and provide feedback.

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