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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 26
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Track Events – Relay Race & Exercise Components
Sub-topic: Baton Exchange Techniques and Fitness Connection
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define track events and identify relay races
Demonstrate baton exchange techniques safely
Relate exercise components such as endurance, speed, and agility to track performance
Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic running from previous activities
Instructional Materials
Relay baton or stick, whistle, cones, stopwatch
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Students run short sprints across the field. Teacher asks: What happens if you drop something while running in a game?
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Explanations (Expanded & Detailed):
The teacher introduces track events as races and running activities that take place on the running track. One important track event is the relay race, a team race where runners pass a baton from one runner to another until the last runner finishes.
- Relay Race Skills
- Baton Holding: The baton is held at the lower end, not in the middle, so it can be easily received by the next runner.
- Exchange Methods:
- Up-sweep pass – incoming runner swings the baton upward into the receiver’s hand.
- Down-sweep pass – baton is passed downward into the receiver’s hand.
- Push pass – baton is pushed straight into the receiver’s hand.
- Teamwork Importance: A relay cannot be won by one person alone. Success depends on smooth baton exchange, equal effort, and trust between teammates.
- Rules of Relay Race
- Baton must be passed within the exchange zone (the marked area on the track).
- The baton must not be dropped. If dropped, it must be picked up quickly without blocking others.
- No obstruction or interference with other runners.
- Runners must stay in their lanes during the race.
- Connection to Exercise Components
Relay races combine many of the 8 fitness components:- Endurance – to keep running in longer relays.
- Speed – to sprint quickly.
- Strength – to push off powerfully at the start.
- Agility – to change body position smoothly while passing the baton.
- Coordination – to time the baton handover correctly.
Teacher Demonstrations (Practical Drills):
- Teacher demonstrates how to hold the baton correctly.
- Teacher shows each baton exchange (up-sweep, down-sweep, push pass) at slow speed.
- Learners then watch a short baton handover demonstration at full running speed.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- In groups, students practice baton passing at walking pace, then jogging, and finally sprinting.
- Learners rotate practicing the three baton exchange styles.
- Teams compete in short relay races (20–30 meters each leg).
- After the race, groups reflect: “Was it easier to run alone or in a team? What happened when the baton was passed smoothly compared to when it was not?”
Assessment Checks:
Teacher checks understanding through:
- Oral questions:
- What are the three types of baton passes?
- Why is speed important in relays?
- Where must the baton be passed?
- Observation: Watching if learners hold the baton correctly, stay in lanes, and pass the baton inside the exchange zone.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
Relay races are team running events that require speed, timing, and cooperation. They teach teamwork, discipline, and responsibility, because every runner’s effort affects the group. Baton exchanges must be practiced with good technique and within the rules. The exercise components—especially endurance, speed, strength, agility, and coordination—make relay runners more effective and help them perform better in both short and long relays.
Assignment (to extend learning):
- Write down the three types of baton passes and draw a simple sketch of each.
- Interview a friend or family member: Ask them if they have ever been in a relay race and what was most challenging for them. Write down their response.
- Practice running 50 meters at home or in the school yard. Record how you felt after the run (tired, strong, fast, slow) and explain which fitness component was tested.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Students recall rules of relay race and link them with exercise components.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Learners state two baton exchange techniques and one exercise component linked to relay races.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Students will write a short note on why teamwork is important in a relay race.
Follow-up Activity: Learners practice sprinting and handovers with friends outside class.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Students unable to run actively serve as baton officials or timers.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low