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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 22
School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 10
Week & Period: Week 22, Period IV
Date:
Topic: Nutrition and Drugs in Sports (Part 4)
Subtopics:
a. The Effect of Drugs on Sports Performance
b. Consequences of Drug Abuse in Athletics
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Describe how drugs affect athletic performance.
- Identify short-term and long-term effects of drug use.
- Discuss the social, health, and legal consequences of drug abuse.
- Understand the role of anti-doping agencies in sports.
Previous Knowledge:
Learners understand types of drugs and reasons athletes may use them.
Instructional Materials:
- Charts on effects of different drugs on the body
- WHO anti-doping poster
- Testimonies or clips from ex-athletes affected by drug use
- Case study worksheet
Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:
Ask:
- Can someone still win if they use drugs in sports?
- What are the risks of using drugs to perform better?
Activity:
- Discussion of a real or fictional story: “An athlete lost his career because of drug use.” What went wrong?
Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes
Effects of Drugs on Sports Performance:
- May give a temporary boost (strength, focus, endurance)
- Can cause fatigue, aggression, dehydration, reduced coordination
- Damages organs and affects mental focus over time
Short-Term Effects:
- Increased heartbeat
- Sleeplessness
- Anxiety or euphoria
- Sudden energy spikes
Long-Term Effects:
- Liver and kidney failure
- Mental health disorders
- Dependency and addiction
- Weakening of the immune system
Consequences of Drug Abuse in Sports:
- Disqualification from competition
- Suspension or lifetime bans
- Legal consequences (fines or jail)
- Public disgrace and loss of endorsements
Anti-Doping Agencies:
- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
- Schools and sports committees monitor athletes
Learners’ Activities:
- Read a case study of an athlete banned for drug use and answer questions
- Small group role-play: drug-free athlete vs. drug user athlete
- List short- and long-term drug effects using a worksheet
Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes
Review Questions:
- Mention two short-term and two long-term effects of drug use.
- What is WADA and what does it do?
- Why are drugs banned in competitive sports?
Mini Quiz:
- Which of these is a long-term effect of drug use? A. Feeling sleepy
Liver damage
C. Increased focus
D. Sweating - The World Anti-Doping Agency is responsible for: A. Organizing Olympics
Promoting athletes
C. Testing athletes for drug use
D. Giving out awards
Homework / Assignment:
- Write a letter to a friend explaining why you will stay drug-free as an athlete.
- Research one athlete who was caught using drugs—write 5 lessons from their story.
- Make a poster: “Say NO to drugs in sports.”
Notes – Detailed and Explained:
Drugs may offer short-term athletic benefits but lead to serious health, social, and career problems. Anti-doping rules are in place to ensure fair competition. Every athlete must choose health and integrity over illegal advantages.
Expanded Notes / Instructions:
- Use recent global or local sports headlines to engage students
- Reinforce that drug-free sports are a sign of true discipline and hard work
Inclusive / Differentiation:
- Provide audio summaries for learners who need extra support
- Allow artistic learners to express ideas through poster creation
Teacher’s Reflection:
- Were learners able to understand the dangers of drug use?
- Did the real-life stories help drive the point home?
- How can these lessons be reinforced during school sports events?