Class: Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1, JSS 1)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 3
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Physical and Health Education
Previous Lesson: Importance of Food, Energy, Hunger Control, and Healthy Living.
Topic: ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD)
Subject Matter: Meaning of athletics, Shot put and its rules, Drawing and labeling shot put field sectors and dimensions

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define athletics.
State at least three rules of shot put.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of rules in sports.
Show interest in learning about different athletic events.

Psychomotor Domain:

Draw and label the shot put field sectors and dimensions correctly.

Demonstrate cooperation during group activities.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Physical and Health Education JSS 1-3.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education JSS 1.
Physical and Health Education for Junior Secondary Schools Book 1.
World Athletics Official Website.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Video clips showing shot put events.
Charts illustrating the shot put field and its dimensions.
Whiteboard/blackboard and markers/chalk.
Ruler and measuring tape (for demonstration purposes).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the basic concepts of athletics, specifically focusing on shot put. Learning the rules and field dimensions is important for pupils to appreciate fair play and safety in sports, and it provides foundational knowledge for future participation.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic understanding of various sports and games played in their community.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD)

Meaning of Athletics

Athletics refers to a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. These events are often divided into track events (running and walking) and field events (jumping and throwing).

Shot Put

Shot put is a track and field event where competitors attempt to “put” (throw in a specific way) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible. The shot is put from a throwing circle, and the throw must land within a designated sector.

Rules of Shot Put

The following are some important rules of shot put:

The shot must be put from the shoulder with one hand only.
The shot must not be brought behind the line of the shoulders during the act of putting.
The competitor must start the put from a stationary position inside the circle.
The competitor must not touch the top of the toe board or the ground outside the circle during the throw.
The competitor must exit the circle from the rear half after the shot has landed.
Each competitor usually gets three to six throws.
The distance is measured from the inner edge of the toe board to the nearest mark made by the shot.

Shot Put Field Sectors and Dimensions

The shot put event takes place within a throwing circle and a landing sector. The throwing circle has an inside diameter of 2.135 meters (7 feet). A toe board, which is a curved wooden or metal strip, is placed at the front of the circle. The landing sector is a 34.92-degree angle extending outwards from the center of the throwing circle, marked by two white lines. The shot must land within this sector to be a legal throw.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to name some sports they know or play. The teacher then guides the discussion towards sports that involve running, jumping, and throwing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming various sports and participate in the discussion.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge of sports and are introduced to the concept of athletics.

Step 2: Explanation of Athletics

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines athletics, explaining it as a group of track and field events. The teacher may show a short video clip of various athletic events to illustrate.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, ask questions, and write down the definition of athletics.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of athletics as a collection of sporting events.

Step 3: Introduction to Shot Put

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces shot put as one of the throwing events in athletics. The teacher explains what shot put is and briefly describes how it is performed, possibly demonstrating the putting action without the actual shot.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and observe the demonstration, asking questions for clarity.
Learning Point: Pupils understand shot put as a specific throwing event in athletics.

Step 4: Rules of Shot Put

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a chart or video to explain the key rules governing shot put. The teacher emphasizes why these rules are important for fair play and safety.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pay attention to the rules, take notes, and ask questions regarding specific rules.
Learning Point: Pupils learn and can state important rules for performing shot put.

Step 5: Shot Put Field Sectors and Dimensions

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visualisation/Drawing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a chart showing the shot put throwing circle, toe board, and landing sector with their dimensions. The teacher then draws and labels a simplified diagram of the field on the board, explaining each part.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart and the teacher’s drawing, then attempt to draw and label the shot put field in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and draw the main components of a shot put field.

Step 6: Class Activity

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to quickly sketch and label the shot put field they have just learned about in their exercise books.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils engage in sketching and labeling the shot put field.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of the shot put field’s layout and dimensions.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What is athletics?
Define shot put.
Mention three important rules of shot put.
Draw and label the shot put throwing circle and its landing sector.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, reiterating the definition of athletics, the event of shot put, its rules, and the field dimensions. The teacher encourages pupils to practice drawing the field at home.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and ask any final questions.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged for further practice.

Home Task: Describe or illustrate one lesson example of ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD) and include one safety or performance rule. Do not practise a risky activity without adult supervision.

Lesson Keywords

Athletics – A collection of sporting events involving running, jumping, throwing, and walking.
Track events – Athletic events performed on a running track, such as sprints and long-distance races.
Field events – Athletic events performed in a designated area, such as jumping (long jump, high jump) and throwing (shot put, discus).
Shot put – A throwing event where a heavy spherical ball (the shot) is propelled as far as possible from a throwing circle.
Toe board – A curved barrier at the front of the shot put throwing circle that competitors must not step on during a throw.
Landing sector – The designated area within which the shot must land for a throw to be valid.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simplified diagrams and allow for peer support during the drawing activity. More advanced pupils can be challenged to research and present additional rules of shot put or other throwing events.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure visual aids are clear and visible to all pupils. If possible, demonstrating the shot put action (without the actual shot for safety) can help pupils grasp the technique. Emphasize safety and the importance of rules in all sports activities.