Introduction to Long Jump: Understanding Athletics’ Field Events Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4 and 5

Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4 & 5

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 4 & 5
Age: 9 years
Topic: Athletics – Field Events – Long Jump
Sub-topic: Long Jump
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define athletics.
2. Explain the field event of long jump.
3. State the phases involved in long jump.

Keywords

• Athletics
• Field Events
• Long Jump
• Phases
• Horizontal Jump

Set Induction

Begin with a brief discussion on sports and athletic activities the pupils are familiar with. Ask them if they know what long jump is and if they have ever seen it in a competition.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with basic sports and physical activities.

Learning Resources and Materials

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education
• Internet resources
• Physical and Health Education textbooks

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Link the new topic of long jump with the pupils’ prior knowledge of physical activities and basic sports events they have experienced or learned about.

Embedded Core Skills

• Physical coordination
• Understanding of sports rules and techniques
• Analytical skills in identifying phases of an event

Instructional Materials

• Pictures or videos of long jump events
• Measuring tape
• Cones or markers for practice

Content

1. Definition of Athletics:
   • Athletics is a competitive sport involving running, jumping, and throwing.
2. History of Athletics:
   • Started in ancient times for survival and protection.
   • The first athletic meeting was the Olympic Games in 776 B.C. in Greece.
3. Scope of Athletics:
   • Track Events: Running races and sprints.
   • Field Events: Throwing and jumping events.
4. Benefits of Athletics:
   • Fun and enjoyment
   • Entertainment and professionalism
   • Skill development and means of livelihood
5. Field Events:
   • Throws: Shot put, discus, hammer, javelin
   • Jumps: High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump
6. Long Jump:
   • A field event where athletes jump as far as possible from a running start.
   • It involves three phases: approach, takeoff, and landing.
   • Phases of Long Jump:
     1. Approach: Running towards the takeoff board.
     2. Takeoff: Jumping off the board to achieve maximum distance.
     3. Landing: Landing in the pit, ensuring the jump is measured from the takeoff point to the closest point of landing.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Revise the previous lesson on different types of sports events.
2. Step 2: Introduce the new topic of long jump and explain its importance and phases.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to share their thoughts on long jump and correct any misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities

• Review the previous lesson.
• Introduce the topic and explain the long jump phases.
• Demonstrate each phase with practical examples or videos.
• Supervise pupils practicing the long jump.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussion.
• Watch and discuss videos or demonstrations of long jump.
• Practice long jump using cones or markers.

Assessment

• Observe and evaluate pupils’ participation in practice.
• Ask pupils to demonstrate each phase of the long jump.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is athletics?
   • a) A type of dance
   • b) A competitive sport
   • c) A type of music
   • d) A form of art
2. What are field events?
   • a) Events involving running
   • b) Events involving jumping and throwing
   • c) Events involving swimming
   • d) Events involving cycling
3. What is the main goal of the long jump?
   • a) To jump as high as possible
   • b) To jump as far as possible
   • c) To run as fast as possible
   • d) To throw as far as possible
4. What is the first phase of the long jump?
   • a) Takeoff
   • b) Landing
   • c) Approach
   • d) Running
5. What should you do during the takeoff phase?
   • a) Stop running
   • b) Jump from the board
   • c) Run faster
   • d) Start walking
6. How should you land in the long jump?
   • a) On your back
   • b) On your feet
   • c) On your stomach
   • d) In the pit
7. What is the long jump measured from?
   • a) The landing point
   • b) The takeoff point
   • c) The approach point
   • d) The starting point
8. How long has athletics been practiced?
   • a) Since 1945
   • b) Since 776 B.C.
   • c) Since 1896
   • d) Since 2000
9. What is one benefit of athletics?
   • a) To sleep better
   • b) To gain knowledge
   • c) To acquire skills
   • d) To learn a new language
10. Which of these is not a field event?
    • a) Long jump
    • b) 100m sprint
    • c) High jump
    • d) Javelin
11. What does the approach phase involve?
    • a) Running towards the takeoff board
    • b) Jumping from the board
    • c) Landing in the pit
    • d) Measuring the jump
12. What should be the position of the front knee in the takeoff phase?
    • a) Straight
    • b) Bent
    • c) Crossed
    • d) Raised
13. What is an example of a horizontal jump?
    • a) High jump
    • b) Long jump
    • c) Pole vault
    • d) Triple jump
14. When was the modern Olympic Games revived?
    • a) 1900
    • b) 1896
    • c) 2000
    • d) 776 B.C.
15. Who is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games?
    • a) Zeus
    • b) Emperor Theodosius
    • c) Baron Pierre de Coubertin
    • d) Monsieur Louis

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is athletics?
   • Athletics is a competitive sport involving running, jumping, and throwing.
2. Explain the long jump.
   • The long jump is an event where athletes jump as far as possible from a running start.
3. What are the phases of the long jump?
   • The phases are approach, takeoff, and landing.
4. What is the purpose of the approach phase?
   • To run towards the takeoff board and gain speed.
5. How does the takeoff phase affect the jump?
   • It determines the height and distance of the jump.
6. What should you focus on during landing?
   • Landing in the pit and measuring from the takeoff point.
7. Why was the ancient Olympic Games significant?
   • It was a major athletic event in ancient Greece, held in honor of Zeus.
8. What does the term ‘horizontal jump’ mean?
   • Jumps for distance, like the long jump.
9. Why is the long jump considered a speed event?
   • Because it requires a fast approach and takeoff to achieve maximum distance.
10. What is one benefit of participating in athletics?
    • It helps in acquiring new skills and gaining enjoyment.
11. Describe the long jump landing technique.
    • Land in the pit with your feet, keeping your body balanced.
12. What was the role of Baron Pierre de Coubertin?
    • He revived the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
13. What is the difference between track and field events?
    • Track events involve running, while field events include jumping and throwing.
14. Why should the front knee be flexed during takeoff?
    • To provide balance and power for the jump.
15. What is the historical significance of the Olympics?
    • It was a key event in ancient Greece and was revived to promote sports worldwide.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the long jump?
2. List the phases of the long jump.
3. What was the first Olympic Games held in honor of?
4. What are the two groups of athletics events?
5. Describe the approach phase in the long jump.
6. What should be the position of your knee during takeoff?
7. How do you measure a long jump?
8. What type of jump is the long jump?
9. Who revived the modern Olympic Games?
10. What are field events?

Conclusion

The teacher will review the lesson, mark pupils’ participation and practice, and address any remaining questions or misconceptions about the long jump and field events.