Class: Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3, JSS 3)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 1
Age: 14 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Group Combined Events
Subject Matter: Classification as Pentathlon and Decathlon, classification of various events under Pentathlon and Decathlon

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Explain the meaning of group combined events.
(b) Distinguish between Pentathlon and Decathlon.
Affective Domain:
(a) Show interest in athletics and combined sporting events.
(b) Appreciate teamwork and discipline in sports competitions.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Identify and demonstrate basic skills involved in selected combined events.
Social Domain:
(a) Participate cooperatively in group discussions and activities related to sports events.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
Online Information from: World Athletics – Combined Events Overview (https://worldathletics.org/disciplines/combined-events)
Britannica – Decathlon and Pentathlon (https://www.britannica.com/sports/decathlon)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing Pentathlon and Decathlon events
Pictures and diagrams of athletics equipment
Short video clips of combined events competitions
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

The lesson helps pupils understand combined athletic events, promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and awareness of sporting careers.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of athletics and individual track and field events from previous Physical and Health Education lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Group Combined Events

Meaning of Group Combined Events

Group combined events are athletic competitions where an athlete participates in several different track and field events, with performance scores combined to determine overall winners.

Classification of Group Combined Events

The following are the major classifications of combined events:

Pentathlon
Decathlon

Pentathlon

Pentathlon is a combined athletic event made up of five different track and field activities usually performed in one day.

The following are events in the Pentathlon:

100 metres hurdles
High jump
Shot put
Long jump
800 metres race

Decathlon

Decathlon is a combined athletic event consisting of ten different track and field events spread over two days.

The following are events in the Decathlon:

100 metres race
Long jump
Shot put
High jump
400 metres race
110 metres hurdles
Discus throw
Pole vault
Javelin throw
1500 metres race

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, explanation, demonstration, visual aids, questioning

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils questions about athletics events they know and introduces the idea of combined events using pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions and observe displayed materials.
Learning Point: Athletics can involve more than one event.

Step 2: Meaning of Group Combined Events

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of group combined events.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and take mental notes.
Learning Point: Group combined events involve multiple athletic activities.

Step 3: Classification of Combined Events

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses Pentathlon and Decathlon and highlights their differences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in discussion and answer questions.
Learning Point: Combined events are classified into Pentathlon and Decathlon.

Step 4: Events under Pentathlon and Decathlon

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents charts listing events under Pentathlon and Decathlon.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and mention events shown on the charts.
Learning Point: Each combined event has specific activities.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Chalkboard Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the lesson summary on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Proper documentation of lesson content.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What are group combined events?
List two types of combined events.
Mention three events under Pentathlon.
Mention four events under Decathlon.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Assessment of understanding.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages participation in sports.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively.
Learning Point: Combined events promote all-round athletic ability.

Lesson Keywords

Combined events – sports involving multiple activities
Pentathlon – five-event athletic competition
Decathlon – ten-event athletic competition
Athletics – track and field sports
Competition – organized sporting contest

Differentiation

Use of visual aids, guided questions, and group discussion to support learners of different abilities.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure safety during demonstrations and relate examples to local school sports activities.