Primary 2 physical and health 1st Term week 8 lesson note : Athletics – Running (Part 2) and Jumping

Week 8: Athletics – Running (Part 2) and Jumping

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Physical and Health Education / Basic Science
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: First Term, Week 8
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Whistle, jump ropes, low soft obstacles/foam blocks, chalk grid for hopscotch.
• Textbook Guide: Refer to "Jumping and Agility Games" in the curriculum.

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Participate in structured running games, stopping and starting instantly on command.
2. Demonstrate two-feet takeoff and two-feet soft landing techniques.
3. Differentiate between jumping (two feet) and hopping (one foot).
4. Perform jumping over low objects safely.

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction & Running Games: Play "What's the time, Mr. Wolf?" and Tag to practice starting and stopping on command.
2. Jumping Techniques: Teach bent knees, swinging arms backward-to-forward for takeoff, and soft knee-bent landings.
3. Types of Jumps: Practice jumping in place, jumping forward, hopping on one foot, and clearing low soft markers.
4. Practical Activity: Rotate pupils through hopscotch grids and introductory jump rope challenges.

📝 Short Board Note for Pupils

WEEK 8 (FIRST TERM)
TOPIC: RUNNING GAMES AND JUMPING

1. Running Games: Tag, chase games, and "What's the time, Mr. Wolf?".

2. Jumping Rules:

• Takeoff: Bend knees and swing arms forward.
• Landing: Land softly on both feet with knees bent to avoid falling.

3. Jumping vs. Hopping:

• Jumping: Taking off and landing on two feet.
• Hopping: Jumping on one foot.

Evaluation & Assessment

• What is the difference between jumping and hopping?
• How should your knees be when landing after a jump?
• Demonstrate hopping on your right foot three times.