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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 3
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical education
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 3
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 3, Period 1
Topic: Sporting Activities – Track & Field
Sub-topic: Running, sprinting, relay, jumping, and throwing basics
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain what track and field means.
- Identify basic track and field events such as running, sprinting, relay, jumping, and throwing.
- Demonstrate simple participation in running and jumping activities.
Previous Knowledge
Students have engaged in informal running and racing games with friends.
Instructional Materials
Whistle, baton (stick), chalk for marking lines, open field.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “Who has ever run in a race before?” Students share their experiences. Teacher leads a 1-minute light jog around the field to warm up.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Introduction:
Track and field includes activities done on a track (running, sprinting, relay) and a field (jumping, throwing). These activities help us develop strength, speed, coordination, and teamwork.
Running and Sprinting:
- Running: Moving fast with your legs over a distance.
- Sprinting: Running very quickly for a short distance, using maximum effort.
- Importance: Improves speed, strengthens leg muscles, and increases stamina.
- Examples for learners: Short dash across the playground, racing to the tree line.
Relay:
- A team race where each runner passes a baton to the next person.
- Importance: Builds teamwork, cooperation, and concentration.
- Example: 4-person relay race in groups.
Jumping:
- Lifting the body off the ground using both legs or one leg.
- Importance: Strengthens leg muscles, improves balance and coordination.
- Examples: Standing jump, long jump, hopping over a line.
Throwing:
- Sending an object forward using strength from arms and body.
- Importance: Develops upper body strength and coordination.
- Examples: Throwing a light ball, beanbag, or soft object forward safely.
Demonstrations:
- Teacher demonstrates:
- A 10m sprint
- A simple baton pass for relay
- A standing jump over a line
- A ball throw with proper technique
- Emphasize safe movements: bending knees when landing, safe space around throw, careful baton handover.
Practical Activities:
- Learners form small groups to practice:
- 10m running – running short distances fast
- Baton passing – relay practice in pairs
- Jumping – standing forward jump or hopping over a line
- Throwing light objects – beanbags or soft balls safely
- Encourage cheering for each other to build a positive learning environment.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Run in small groups along marked lines.
- Jump over a short line and measure distance if possible.
- Throw soft balls or beanbags safely and accurately.
- Take turns participating while others observe and cheer.
- Discuss: “Which activity was easiest? Which was hardest? Why?”
Assessment Checks:
- Ask learners to name two track events (e.g., running, sprinting, relay).
- Ask learners to name one field event (e.g., jumping, throwing).
- Observe proper participation: safe sprinting, correct baton passing, proper jumping form, safe throwing technique.
- Quick peer feedback: learners check if classmates are landing safely when jumping.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Track and field activities help the body become strong, quick, and coordinated.
- Running and sprinting improve speed, stamina, and leg strength.
- Relays develop teamwork, cooperation, and focus.
- Jumping strengthens legs, improves balance and coordination.
- Throwing strengthens arms and upper body, develops hand-eye coordination.
- Regular practice also encourages discipline, healthy competition, and confidence in physical abilities.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher revises track and field definitions, basic events, and the importance of participation.
Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Learners mention one track event and one field event they practiced.
Assignment (Expanded): Draw yourself running or jumping.
Follow-up Activity: Practice short runs at home to improve speed.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Learners who struggle with speed are encouraged to participate at their own pace. Teacher pairs fast runners with slower ones in relays.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low