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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 17
School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 10
Week & Period: Week 17, Period III
Date:
Topic: Skill-Related Components of Physical Fitness (Part 2)
Subtopics:
a. Coordination, Speed, Power, and Reaction Time
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
- Define coordination, speed, power, and reaction time.
- Give examples of activities that involve each component.
- Participate in related fitness activities.
- Assess their own performance in coordination, speed, power, and reaction time.
Previous Knowledge:
Learners have studied agility and balance.
Instructional Materials:
- Stopwatch
- Soft balls, cones, and rope
- Reaction timer (or use clapping games)
- Posters or flashcards showing each component
Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:
Ask:
- Can you touch a falling object before it hits the ground?
- Who can run the fastest from the front of the class to the back?
Activity:
- Quick reaction game: Learners drop and catch a ruler or pen before it falls.
Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes
Coordination:
- Ability to use body parts together smoothly and efficiently.
- Example: Juggling, dribbling a ball while running.
Speed:
- Ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly.
- Example: Sprinting, quick foot drills.
Power:
- Ability to exert force quickly (strength + speed).
- Example: Shot put, jumping, explosive push-ups.
Reaction Time:
- Time it takes to respond to a stimulus.
- Example: Catching a dropped object, starting a race after the whistle.
Demonstrations:
- Sprint race for speed
- Vertical jump for power
- Juggling or throwing/catching ball for coordination
- Clap-and-react game for reaction time
Learners’ Activities:
- Speed test: 10-meter dash
- Power test: Broad jump
- Reaction test: Ruler drop challenge
- Coordination: Dribble a ball through cones
- Match each skill component to a real-life example
Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes
Review Questions:
- What is the difference between power and speed?
- How is reaction time useful in daily life?
- Give two activities that develop coordination.
Mini Quiz:
- Which of these is an example of speed? A. Stretching
Sprinting
C. Sleeping
D. Eating - Power is a combination of: A. Strength and speed
Balance and agility
C. Rest and food
D. Thinking and writing
Homework / Assignment:
- Record your sprint time over 10 meters and try to improve it over 3 days.
- Interview a school athlete about how they improve speed and reaction time.
- Draw and label any two skill-related components you practiced.
Notes – Detailed and Explained:
Skill-related components are essential for sports performance. Coordination helps in fluid movements. Speed enables quick actions. Power adds force to movement. Reaction time improves response in games and emergencies. These can be improved through practice.
Expanded Notes / Instructions:
- Use familiar local games (e.g., football, racing) to explain terms
- Emphasize the fun aspect of improving reaction and coordination
Inclusive / Differentiation:
- Use simplified drills for learners who struggle physically
- Allow verbal responses or drawing instead of physical activity if needed
Teacher’s Reflection (Post-Lesson Questions):
- Were learners able to differentiate the four skills?
- Which activities were most engaging?
- How will you reinforce weak areas in the next review?