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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 22
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date:
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 22, Period 4
Topic: Field Events – High Jump Basics, Skills, and Techniques
Sub-topic: Equipment, rules, approach, take-off, bar clearance, landing, and safety
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify the equipment used in high jump and explain basic rules.
- Demonstrate proper approach, take-off, bar clearance, and landing techniques.
- Explain safety measures and identify common mistakes in high jump.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Basics of track events including sprinting and running techniques.
• General safety practices in athletics.
Instructional Materials
• Textbook: Physical education textbooks for Grade 7
• Teaching aids: High jump mat, bar, markers, cones, videos showing proper high jump techniques
• Students' notebooks and writing materials
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
• “Has anyone seen or attempted a high jump before?”
• “What do you think is important for clearing the bar safely?”
The teacher will record responses on the board.
Teacher’s Role: Lead warm-up exercises, encourage discussion, and highlight key points about high jump.
Learner’s Role:
• Share experiences or observations related to high jump.
• Participate actively in warm-up discussion.
B – BUILDING KNOWLEDGE (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role:
• Explain and demonstrate high jump fundamentals:
- Equipment: High jump mat, crossbar, and approach markers.
- Rules: Proper approach, allowed attempts, bar clearance, and measurement of jumps.
- Approach: Consistent run-up with correct stride pattern to build momentum.
- Take-off: Push off from one foot with maximum force for height.
- Bar clearance: Correct body positioning over the bar to avoid knocking it down.
- Landing: Safe landing on the mat to prevent injury.
- Safety measures: Check equipment, ensure proper warm-up, maintain safe spacing to avoid collisions.
- Common mistakes: Incorrect stride, poor take-off, unsafe landing, and failure to observe rules.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
• Take detailed notes and ask questions.
• Observe teacher demonstrations of approach, take-off, bar clearance, and landing.
• Practice high jump techniques in small groups under supervision.
• Teacher provides feedback on technique, coordination, and safety.
• Discuss how avoiding common mistakes improves performance and reduces injury.
Assessment Checks:
• Demonstrations:
- “Demonstrate proper take-off technique.”
- “Show correct bar clearance posture.”
• Oral questions: - “Explain one safety measure in high jump.”
- “Name one common mistake and how to correct it.”
• Observe participation and adherence to safety protocols during practice.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
• High jump combines strength, coordination, and technique.
• Key elements:
- Approach: builds speed and rhythm.
- Take-off: maximizes vertical lift.
- Bar clearance: proper body alignment avoids knocking the bar.
- Landing: ensures safety and prevents injury.
• Observing and correcting common mistakes like incorrect stride or unsafe landing improves performance and minimizes risks.
• Emphasis on safety, proper warm-up, and checking equipment before practice is crucial.
Practical Activities:
- Students practice approach, take-off, and bar clearance on high jump mats.
- Conduct mini high jump sessions with peer observation.
- Teacher demonstrates corrections for common errors during practice.
Assignment:
- Write a paragraph: “Explain why safety and proper technique are important in high jump.”
- List three key steps in high jump and describe one tip to perform each safely.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Teacher will ask students to recall equipment, rules, approach, take-off, bar clearance, landing, and safety measures in high jump.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Students will write short answers to:
- List two pieces of equipment used in high jump.
- Explain the correct take-off technique.
- Mention one safety measure for high jump.
Teacher will collect and quickly review for understanding
• Provide oral feedback before class ends
Assignment (Expanded): Students will practice high jump approach and take-off at home or school, record challenges faced, and reflect on improvements needed.
Follow-up Activity: Students will pair up to observe and give feedback on each other’s high jump technique in the next session.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling Learners: Provided with shorter run-up distances and guided demonstrations.
• Advanced Learners: Challenge with higher bar clearance and analysis of technique refinement.
• Students with Disabilities: Supported with adapted equipment, peer assistance, and safe landing practices.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ______________________________________________________
• What needs improvement? _________________________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: □ High □ Medium □ Low