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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 22
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 22
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 22, Period 4
Topic: Power and Speed Exercises
Sub-topic: Medicine Ball Exercises and Locomotor Games
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate medicine ball exercises, participate in locomotor games, and explain how they improve speed and power.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know sprinting and basic ball-handling skills.
Instructional Materials
Medicine balls, cones, relay batons.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Students perform stretching and jogging. Teacher asks: “How can games make us faster and stronger?”
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Content:
- Medicine Ball Exercises:
- Overhead Throw: Lift the medicine ball overhead and throw forward using legs, core, and arms.
- Chest Pass: Push the ball forward from the chest using both hands.
- Rotational Throw: Twist the torso and throw the ball sideways to develop rotational power.
- Purpose: These exercises improve upper body strength, coordination, and explosive power for sports.
- Locomotor Games:
- Relay Races: Teams race while passing a baton or object.
- Shuttle Runs: Short repeated sprints between markers to build speed and agility.
- Tag Games: Chase and evade games to improve quick movements and teamwork.
- Purpose: Games enhance speed, agility, endurance, and cooperation.
Teacher Demonstration / Practical Examples:
- Demonstrate correct medicine ball technique: stance, grip, throwing motion, follow-through.
- Show relay race setup: starting line, baton exchange, finishing line.
- Demonstrate shuttle runs and tag movements emphasizing proper running form, quick direction changes, and safety.
Practical Activities:
- Students practice medicine ball exercises in pairs, alternating throws and focusing on technique and distance.
- Rotate through locomotor game stations, e.g., shuttle run, relay, and tag game.
- Encourage students to observe peers and provide feedback on technique and teamwork.
- Record personal throw distance, sprint times, and reflections on performance.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Perform overhead throws, chest passes, and rotational throws in safe, supervised practice.
- Participate in relay races and shuttle runs, practicing teamwork and coordination.
- Engage in tag games to improve agility, speed, and quick reactions.
- Discuss in groups how medicine ball exercises and games help build power and speed.
Assessment Checks (Formative):
- Observe throw strength, form, and coordination in medicine ball exercises.
- Monitor teamwork, baton exchange, and effort in relay races.
- Ask: “Which muscle groups are used during a chest pass?”
- Ask: “How do relay races improve speed and cooperation?”
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Medicine ball exercises enhance upper body strength, core stability, and explosive movements.
- Locomotor games promote cardiovascular fitness, agility, speed, and teamwork.
- Safety tip: Always use a lightweight medicine ball suitable for age, and ensure clear space for throwing.
- Regular practice improves coordination, endurance, and confidence in sports activities.
Assignments:
- Practice a medicine ball exercise (chest pass or overhead throw) and record distance or repetitions.
- Organize a mini relay with classmates and write a paragraph on teamwork and effort.
- Draw and label a diagram of a medicine ball exercise showing correct posture.
- Reflect on which locomotor game helped improve speed and agility the most and why.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Medicine ball exercises and locomotor games build both speed and power while making exercise fun.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Students write one medicine ball exercise and one locomotor game they learned.
Assignment (Expanded): Record how many shuttle runs you can do in 2 minutes at home.
Follow-up Activity: Students practice ball throws or relay games during free play.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Students unable to throw medicine balls may use lighter balls or serve as scorekeepers.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low