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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 23
School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 10
Week & Period: Week 23, Period IV
Date:
Topic: Nutrition and Drugs in Sports (Part 5)
Subtopics:
a. Prevention of Drug Abuse
b. Promotion of Healthy Living and Drug-Free Sports
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Describe how to prevent drug abuse among youth and athletes.
- List strategies for promoting drug-free participation in sports.
- Identify stakeholders involved in preventing drug abuse in sports.
- Create awareness messages or campaigns for healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Previous Knowledge:
Learners have explored the types, effects, and consequences of drug use in sports.
Instructional Materials:
- Posters and banners with anti-drug slogans
- Sample anti-drug campaign videos
- Pamphlets from health agencies
- Flip chart and markers for group projects
Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:
Ask:
- What would you do if someone offered you drugs before a game?
- Do you know anyone who says ‘No to drugs’ proudly? Why?
Activity:
- Watch a 2-minute anti-drug PSA (Public Service Announcement) and discuss key message.
Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes
Prevention of Drug Abuse:
- Peer resistance skills
- Education and awareness programs
- Strong family and community support
- School rules and policies
- Positive role models
Promotion of Drug-Free Sports:
- Drug testing policies in sports events
- Anti-doping education for student athletes
- School-wide anti-drug campaigns
Stakeholders Involved:
- Parents
- Teachers and school counselors
- Coaches and team captains
- Health professionals and NGOs
- National drug enforcement agencies
Sample Prevention Strategies:
- Establish peer clubs for drug-free lifestyle promotion
- Organize inter-school “Clean Sports” competitions
- Engage in regular discussions about the dangers of drugs
Learners’ Activities:
- In small groups, create a poster campaign titled “Stay Clean, Play Fair.”
- Write and perform a short skit showing how to resist peer pressure to use drugs.
- Class brainstorm: “10 Ways to Prevent Drug Abuse in Our School.”
Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes
Review Questions:
- What are three ways to prevent drug abuse in school sports?
- Who can help promote a drug-free school environment?
- Why is it important to have anti-doping policies?
Mini Quiz:
- Which of these helps prevent drug abuse in schools? A. Ignoring drug use
Peer pressure
C. Awareness campaigns
D. Allowing drugs at events - A good anti-drug slogan would be: A. Play hard, cheat harder
Drugs make you win
C. Stay strong, stay clean
D. Use and boost
Homework / Assignment:
- Write a 100-word speech to be read at a school event titled “I Choose to Be Drug-Free.”
- Interview a coach or older athlete about how they stay drug-free.
- Design a flyer encouraging athletes to say no to drugs.
Notes – Detailed and Explained:
Drug abuse prevention is everyone's responsibility. Sports should build discipline and integrity, not dependence on substances. Promoting awareness, education, and community support can empower students to say no. Anti-drug campaigns, peer support, and clear school rules help maintain a healthy, drug-free sports culture.
Expanded Notes / Instructions:
- Link this lesson to sportsmanship, fair play, and national pride
- Encourage students to initiate peer education clubs or campaigns
Inclusive / Differentiation:
- Let creative learners do illustrations or songs
- Support low-literacy learners with image-based materials
Teacher’s Reflection:
- Did learners understand how they can actively prevent drug abuse?
- What creative ideas emerged from their campaigns or posters?
- How can these strategies be implemented school-wide?