Athletics: Meaning and Phases of High Jump Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 5 Physical and Health Education

ATHLETICS: MEANING AND PHASES OF HIGH JUMP

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE)

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 5 

THEME – ATHLETICS (HIGH JUMP) 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Athletics: Meaning and Phases of Long Jump Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 4 Physical and Health Education

TOPIC – HIGH JUMP 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Phases of High Jump

3. Practical Demonstration of High Jump

4. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Define athletics.

2. Explain the meaning of the high jump.

3. Identify the phases of the high jump.

4. Describe each phase of the high jump.

5. Demonstrate the basic techniques of the high jump safely.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned the meaning, importance, and phases of the long jump. They also practised the approach run, take-off, flight, and landing during the long jump.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing the high jump, another athletics event that requires speed, balance, coordination, strength, and proper jumping techniques to jump over a horizontal bar and land safely on a landing mat.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. High jump stand

2. Crossbar

3. Landing mat

4. Cones or markers

5. Whistle

6. Pictures or charts of high jump athletes

7. Whiteboard and marker

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Athletics includes different jumping events such as the long jump and the high jump. In the high jump, an athlete runs towards a horizontal bar and jumps over it without knocking it down, landing safely on a soft mat.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of the high jump, the phases involved, and the basic techniques for performing the event safely.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF ATHLETICS

Athletics is a group of sporting activities that includes running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.

MEANING OF HIGH JUMP

The high jump is an athletics event in which an athlete runs towards a horizontal bar, jumps over it without knocking it down, and lands safely on a soft landing mat.

The aim of the high jump is to clear the highest possible bar without touching or dropping it.

PHASES OF THE HIGH JUMP

1. Approach Run – The approach run is the first phase of the high jump in which the athlete runs towards the high jump bar at a controlled speed to gain momentum and prepare for take-off.

2. Take-off – The take-off is the phase where the athlete plants one foot firmly on the ground and pushes the body upward to begin the jump over the bar.

3. Flight – The flight is the phase during which the athlete’s body moves through the air over the crossbar while maintaining balance and avoiding contact with the bar.

4. Landing – The landing is the final phase of the high jump in which the athlete lands safely on the soft landing mat after clearing the bar, helping to reduce impact and prevent injury.

LESSON 2 – IMPORTANCE OF HIGH JUMP

1. It improves leg strength.

2. It develops balance and coordination.

3. It increases flexibility.

4. It improves body control.

5. It promotes physical fitness.

6. It builds confidence and courage.

7. It encourages discipline and perseverance.

SAFETY RULES DURING HIGH JUMP

1. Warm up before jumping.

2. Wear appropriate sports clothing and shoes.

3. Ensure the landing mat is soft and properly positioned.

4. Check that the crossbar is correctly placed.

5. Follow the teacher’s instructions.

6. Wait for your turn before attempting the jump.

7. Land safely on the landing mat.

8. Avoid pushing or distracting others during the activity.

LESSON 3 – WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. The high jump is an event in ________.

A. football

B. swimming

C. volleyball

D. athletics

2. The aim of the high jump is to jump ________.

A. the longest distance

B. into a swimming pool

C. around a track

D. over the highest bar

3. Which is the first phase of the high jump?

A. Landing

B. Flight

C. Approach run

D. Take-off

4. During the take-off phase, the athlete pushes off with ________.

A. one foot

B. both feet

C. one hand

D. both hands

5. The athlete lands safely on a ________.

A. sand pit

B. landing mat

C. football field

D. concrete floor

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. Athletics includes running, jumping, __________, and walking events.

7. The athlete crosses the bar during the __________ phase.

8. The first phase of the high jump is the __________ run.

9. The athlete lands on a soft __________.

10. The final phase of the high jump is __________.

C. True or False

11. The high jump is an athletics event. ______

12. The landing phase comes before the take-off phase. ______

13. The athlete should land on a landing mat. ______

14. Warming up helps to prevent injuries during the high jump. ______

15. The approach run helps the athlete gain speed before jumping. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Approach run – A. Soft surface for landing

17. Take-off – B. Landing safely on the mat

18. Flight – C. Running towards the bar

19. Landing – D. Pushing the body upward

20. Landing mat – E. Athlete moves over the bar

ANSWER KEYS

1. D – Athletics

2. D – Over the highest bar

3. C – Approach run

4. A – One foot

5. B – Landing mat

6. throwing

7. flight

8. approach

9. mat

10. landing

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

15. True

16. Approach run, C – Running towards the bar

17. Take-off, D – Pushing the body upward

18. Flight, E – Athlete moves over the bar

19. Landing, B – Landing safely on the mat

20. Landing mat, A – Soft surface for landing

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that athletics is a sporting activity that includes running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.

They also learned that the high jump is an athletics event in which an athlete runs towards a horizontal bar, jumps over it without knocking it down, and lands safely on a landing mat.

Pupils identified and explained the four phases of the high jump, which are:

• Approach run – running towards the bar to gain speed and prepare for jumping.

• Take-off – pushing the body upward using one foot.

• Flight – moving over the bar while keeping balance and avoiding contact with it.

• Landing – landing safely on a soft mat.

Finally, pupils understood that the high jump helps to improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, courage, and physical fitness, and that safety rules must always be followed during practice.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher shows a picture or video of a high jump athlete and asks pupils what they observe.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe and describe what they see in the high jump event.

Step 2: Meaning of Athletics and High Jump – The teacher explains the meaning of athletics and the high jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning in their own words.

Step 3: Phases of High Jump – The teacher explains the four phases:

• Approach run

• Take-off

• Flight

• Landing

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify and describe each phase.

Step 4: Practical Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates the correct high jump techniques using a crossbar and landing mat.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe carefully and practise each phase one after the other.

Step 5: Group Practice – The teacher divides pupils into groups to practise the high jump safely.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils take turns performing the approach run, take-off, flight, and landing.

Step 6: Safety Rules Discussion – The teacher explains safety precautions during the high jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention and demonstrate safety rules.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning, phases, and importance of the high jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and demonstrate the skill.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher assesses pupils through questions and observation of practical performance.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils respond to questions and participate actively in practical demonstration.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is athletics?

2. What is the high jump?

3. Mention the four phases of the high jump.

4. Explain the approach run phase.

5. Explain the take-off phase.

6. Explain the flight phase.

7. Explain the landing phase.

8. State five importance of the high jump.

9. Mention five safety rules to observe during high jump activities.

10. Demonstrate the four phases of the high jump correctly.