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

ATHLETICS: MEANING AND PHASES OF LONG JUMP 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE)

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 4

THEME – ATHLETICS (LONG JUMP) 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Creative Rhythmic Activities: Practical Demonstration of Creative Rhythmic Activities Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 3 Physical and Health Education

TOPIC – LONG JUMP 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Phases of Long Jump

3. Practical Demonstration of Long 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 long jump.

3. Identify the phases of the long jump.

4. Describe each phase of the long jump.

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

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned and practised creative rhythmic activities, which helped them develop balance, coordination, flexibility, body control, and movement skills.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing the long jump, an athletics event that requires speed, balance, coordination, strength, and proper body movement to achieve a successful jump and safe landing.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Long jump pit

2. Measuring tape

3. Take-off board

4. Cones or markers

5. Whistle

6. Pictures or charts of long 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 is one of the oldest sporting activities in the world. It includes running, jumping, and throwing events. One of the jumping events is the long jump, where an athlete runs fast, jumps from a take-off board, and lands safely in a sand pit.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of athletics, the meaning of long jump, and the phases involved in performing a successful long jump.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF ATHLETICS

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

MEANING OF LONG JUMP

The long jump is an athletics event in which an athlete runs along a runway, takes off from a take-off board, jumps as far as possible into a sand pit, and lands safely.

The aim of the long jump is to achieve the greatest horizontal distance from the take-off board to the point of landing.

PHASES OF THE LONG JUMP

1. Approach Run (Run-up) – The approach run is the first phase of the long jump in which the athlete runs quickly along the runway towards the take-off board to gain enough speed for the jump.

2. Take-off – The take-off is the phase where the athlete places one foot firmly on the take-off board and pushes the body upward and forward into the air.

3. Flight – The flight is the phase during which the athlete is in the air after taking off. The athlete keeps the body balanced and positions the arms and legs properly to achieve a longer jump.

4. Landing – The landing is the final phase of the long jump. The athlete lands safely in the sand pit with both feet together and bends the knees to reduce the impact and avoid injury.

LESSON 2 – IMPORTANCE OF THE LONG JUMP

1. It improves speed and agility.

2. It develops leg strength.

3. It improves balance and coordination.

4. It increases flexibility.

5. It promotes physical fitness.

6. It builds confidence and courage.

7. It develops sportsmanship.

SAFETY RULES DURING LONG JUMP

1. Warm up before jumping.

2. Wear appropriate sports clothing and shoes.

3. Ensure the sand pit is soft and level.

4. Wait for your turn before jumping.

5. Follow the teacher’s instructions.

6. Land with both feet together.

7. Avoid pushing or distracting others during the activity.

LESSON 3 – PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF LONG JUMP

The teacher demonstrates the correct techniques for performing the long jump while pupils observe and practise each phase.

1. Warm-Up

• Stretch the arms and legs.

• Jog gently for 2–3 minutes.

• Perform light jumping and bending exercises.

2. Approach Run (Run-up)

• Stand at the starting point of the runway.

• Run forward at a steady speed.

• Gradually increase your speed as you approach the take-off board.

• Keep your eyes focused on the take-off board.

3. Take-Off

• Place your stronger foot firmly on the take-off board.

• Swing both arms forward and upward.

• Push the body upward and forward using one leg.

• Keep your body balanced during take-off.

4. Flight

• Lift your knees slightly while in the air.

• Stretch your arms forward to maintain balance.

• Keep your eyes focused on the landing area.

5. Landing

• Extend both feet forward before touching the sand.

• Land with both feet together.

• Bend your knees immediately after landing to reduce the impact.

• Move forward after landing without falling backward.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Long jump is an event in ________.

A. football

B. athletics

C. volleyball

D. swimming

2. The first phase of the long jump is the ________.

A. landing

B. flight

C. approach run

D. take-off

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

A. one foot

B. both feet

C. one hand

D. both hands

4. The athlete lands in a ________.

A. swimming pool

B. sand pit

C. football field

D. classroom

5. The main aim of the long jump is to jump ________.

A. the highest

B. the fastest

C. the slowest

D. the farthest

B. Fill in the Blanks

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

7. The __________ phase comes after the take-off phase.

8. The long jump starts with the __________ run.

9. Athletes land safely in a __________ pit.

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

C. True or False

11. The long jump helps the athlete gain speed. ______

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

13. The approach run is an athletics event. ______

14. The athlete should land with both feet together. ______

15. Warming up before a long jump helps prevent injuries. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Approach run – A. Athlete is in the air

17. Take-off – B. Final phase of the jump

18. Flight – C. Running towards the take-off board

19. Landing – D. Safe place to land

20. Sand pit – E. Pushing off with one foot

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Athletics

2. C – Approach run

3. A – One foot

4. B – Sand pit

5. D – The farthest

6. Throwing

7. Flight

8. Approach

9. Sand

10. Landing

11. False

12. False

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. Approach run, C – Running towards the take-off board

17. Take-off, E – Pushing off with one foot

18. Flight, A – Athlete is in the air

19. Landing, B – Final phase of the jump

20. Sand pit, D – Safe place to land

SUMMARY

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

They also learned that the long jump is an athletics event in which an athlete runs along a runway, takes off from a take-off board, jumps as far as possible, and lands safely in a sand pit.

Pupils identified and explained the four phases of the long jump, namely:

• Approach run – running towards the take-off board to gain speed.

• Take-off – pushing off the take-off board with one foot.

• Flight – maintaining balance while in the air.

• Landing – landing safely with both feet together in the sand pit.

Finally, pupils learned that practising the long jump helps to improve speed, strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and physical fitness, while observing safety rules helps to prevent injuries during the activity.

PRESENTATION

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

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher asks pupils if they have ever seen or participated in a long jump event and displays a picture or video of a long jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the picture or video and share their experiences of the long jump.

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

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of athletics and long jump in their own words.

Step 3: Phases of the Long Jump – The teacher explains the four phases of the long jump:

• Approach run

• Take-off

• Flight

• Landing

The teacher explains the purpose of each phase.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify and describe each phase of the long jump.

Step 4: Practical Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates the correct techniques for:

• Approach run

• Take-off

• Flight

• Landing

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

Step 5: Individual and Group Practice – The teacher allows pupils to practise the long jump individually and later in small groups while giving corrections.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise each phase of the long jump and support one another during group practice.

Step 6: Safety Rules – The teacher explains the safety precautions to observe during the long jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention and demonstrate the safety rules.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of the long jump, the four phases, and the safety rules.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils summarize the lesson by answering oral questions.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions and observes pupils as they demonstrate the phases of the long jump.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and demonstrate the approach run, take-off, flight, and landing correctly.

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 long jump?

3. Mention the four phases of the long jump.

4. Explain the approach run phase of the long jump.

5. Explain the take-off phase of the long jump.

6. Explain the flight phase of the long jump.

7. Explain the landing phase of the long jump.

8. State five importance of the long jump.

9. Mention five safety rules to observe during the long jump.

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