Basic Skills In High Jump for Primary 6

Class: Primary six
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Science adn Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical & Health education
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Types Of Jump
Topic: Basic Skills in High Jump
Content/Learning Area: The Flop, Straddle, Western Roll, Eastern Roll, Scissors
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Define the high jump and mention its basic skills.
2. Affective Domain:
3. Show enthusiasm during class participation and respect for peers during group demonstrations.
4. Psychomotor Domain:
5. demonstrate the correct techniques for performing basic high jump skills like the Scissors, Western Roll, and the Flop.
6. Social Domain:
7. Cooperate wiht classmates in groups during practical demonstrations of high jump techniques.

Reference Materials

• 9-year basic Education curriculum
• abuja Educational resource Center Scheme of work
• NAPPS National unified Scheme of Work
• Online Facts from BBC – High jump in athletics – Athletics – essential skills and techniques
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Pictures or videos of high jump techniques
• Diagrams showing diffrent techniques of the high jump
• Mats and high jump stands for practical demonstrations
• Whistle for activity management

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding high jump techniques improves physical fitness, coordination, and agility—vital life skills and athletic abilities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have prior knowledge of jumping activities.

Lesson Content

Basic Skills in High Jump

The high jump is a track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar without knocking it down. Several techniques exist:

The following are basic skills in high jump:

1. The Flop: The athlete jumps with their back to the bar, landing on their back. This is the most common technique.
2. The Straddle: The athlete clears the bar facing downwards.
3. The Western Roll: The athlete jumps sideways and rolls over the bar.
4. the Eastern Roll: The athlete rolls over the bar with their body slightly tilted to the side.
5. The Scissors: The athlete kicks one leg over the bar,followed by the other,in a scissoring motion.

Basic High-jump Skills

The high jump has an approach, take-off, flight and landing. The athlete uses a controlled curved or angled run, takes off from one foot, lifts the body over the bar and lands on the back or shoulders on a proper mat.

Beginners practise without a hard bar and at a low height. The landing area must be clear, dry and correctly arranged before every attempt.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Interactive method, Exhibition, Guided Practice, Group Work, Oral Questions.

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: introduces the lesson by explaining what high jump is, showing images of the activity.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, observe images, and respond to questions on high jump definition.

Step 2: The Flop Technique

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration and guided practice
Teacher’s activity: Explains the “Flop” method in high jump and demonstrates how it is indeed done.
Pupils’ Activity: Watch the demonstration and attempt to mimic the “Flop” technique.

Step 3: Straddle and Western Roll

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration and Group work
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrates the Straddle and Western Roll techniques and breaks the class into groups.
Pupils’ Activity: Practice these techniques in groups under the guidance of the teacher.

Step 4: Scissors Technique

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration and Observation
Teacher’s Activity: Shows pupils how to perform the Scissors jump, emphasizing leg and arm movement.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and then try to replicate the movements individually.

Step 5: Eastern Roll Technique

Time: 5 minutes
teaching Skill: Demonstration and Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Introduces and explains the Eastern roll technique, discussing its history and usage.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and then practice the technique under supervision.

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Description
Teacher’s Activity: Instructs pupils to write down the techniques they have learned.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes on high jump skills and techniques.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Oral Questions
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to test pupils’ understanding and summarize key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions and reflect on what they have learned.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Define the high jump and mention its basic skills.
2. Show enthusiasm during class participation and respect for peers during group demonstrations.
3. demonstrate the correct techniques for performing basic high jump skills like the Scissors, Western Roll, and the Flop.

step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: summarization
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the key high jump techniques and encourages pupils to practice regularly to improve their skills.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and ask any questions for clarification.

Lesson Keywords

• High Jump – A track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar.
• Flop Technique – A high jump technique where the athlete jumps with their back to the bar.
• Straddle Technique – A high jump technique where the athlete clears the bar facing downwards.
• Western Roll – A high jump technique where the athlete jumps sideways and rolls over the bar.
• Eastern Roll – A high jump technique where the athlete rolls over the bar with their body slightly tilted to the side.
• Scissors Technique – A high jump technique where the athlete kicks one leg over the bar, followed by the other, in a scissoring motion.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define high jump.
2. List and describe the basic techniques of high jump.
3. Demonstrate the Flop and Scissors techniques.
4. Which high jump technique involves landing on the back?
5. Which technique makes use of a scissoring motion to clear the bar?

Assignment/Homework

1. Research and write a short paragraph on the history of high jump in Nigeria.
2. Draw diagrams illustrating the different high jump techniques discussed in class.
3. Practice the Flop and Scissors techniques at home, ensuring safety precautions are followed.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and break down the techniques into smaller, simpler steps.
• For advanced learners: Introduce more advanced techniques or variations.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, verbal explanations, and hands-on demonstrations to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure adequate safety measures are in place during practical demonstrations. Encourage pupils to participate actively and provide constructive feedback to foster their learning.