Track and Field

Grade 11 · Physical Education

Semester 2 | Period 5 | Week 25

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 2

Period: 5

Week: 25

School Name: __________________________

Teacher’s Name: ________________________

Subject: Physical Education

Grade Level: Grade 11
Week & Period: Week 25, Period V
Date: __________________________

Topic: Track and Field
Subtopic: History and Rules of Track and Field

 

Learning Objectives:

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

  1. Explain the origin and development of track and field.
  2. Identify major global bodies and events associated with track and field.
  3. Recall general rules guiding track and field events.
  4. Differentiate between track and field events.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners have experienced some running and jumping activities in past Physical Education classes.

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Chart showing history timeline of athletics
  • Sample rulebooks and official athletics posters
  • Projector/TV for video clips of Olympic track & field events
  • Whiteboard and marker

Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes:

Ask:

  • Have you ever watched a 100m race or high jump before?
  • What do you think makes someone good at sprinting or jumping?

Activity:

  • Dynamic stretching: arm circles, high knees, skipping in place.

 

Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes:

  1. History of Track and Field:
  • Originated in ancient Greece (Olympic Games around 776 BC).
  • Developed further in England in the 1800s.
  • First modern Olympic Games (Athens 1896) featured track and field.
  • The IAAF (now World Athletics) was founded in 1912 to govern the sport.
  1. Major Events:
  • Olympic Games, World Championships, National School Sports.
  • Famous athletes: Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis, Haile Gebrselassie.
  1. Basic Rules:
  • No false starts allowed in sprints (automatic disqualification).
  • All races must be run within designated lanes.
  • Jumps and throws must meet legal technique and distance criteria.
  1. Track vs. Field Events:
  • Track: sprints, middle and long-distance, hurdles, relays.
  • Field: jumps (long, triple, high), throws (shot put, javelin).

 

Learners’ Activities:

  • Timeline group activity: Students match historical events to dates.
  • Watch a short documentary clip on Olympic athletes.
  • Create a T-chart of Track vs. Field events.
  • Small group discussion: Why are rules important in sports?

 

Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes:

Review Questions:

  1. What country hosted the first modern Olympics?
  2. Name two track events and two field events.
  3. Who was Usain Bolt, and what is he known for?

Mini Quiz:

  1. The governing body for international athletics is: A. FIFA
    IOC
    C. World Athletics
    D. NBA
  2. A high jump is an example of: A. Sprinting
    Field event
    C. Track event
    D. Ball game

 

Homework / Assignment:

  1. Write a short essay on the evolution of athletics.
  2. Draw a diagram of a standard athletics track.
  3. Interview a sports teacher or athlete about their experience with track and field.

Notes – Detailed and Explained:

Track and field is one of the oldest and most celebrated branches of physical education. It teaches discipline, fitness, and national pride. This introductory lesson prepares learners to explore specific events in detail.

 

Expanded Notes / Instructions:

  • Use relatable examples and modern clips.
  • Link the topic to learners’ community sports days or inter-school competitions.

 

Inclusive / Differentiation:

  • Assign different roles (researcher, presenter, artist) in group work.
  • Provide visual and oral materials for diverse learners.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • Were students able to identify track vs. field events?
  • Did the video materials enhance engagement?
  • Which learners showed interest in further exploring athletic events?