Lesson Plan: Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sport

Topic: Preparation for Sports Day/Relay Races/Group Activities

Curriculum Area: Health and Wellbeing

Curriculum Level: First Level

Desired Outcome: I can follow and understand rules and procedures, developing my ability to achieve personal goals. I recognise and can adopt different roles in a range of practical activities.

Lesson Objectives: - To understand and follow rules and procedures in physical activities - To develop personal goals and work towards achieving them - To recognize and adopt different roles in group activities - To prepare for sports day, relay races, and other group activities

Resources: - Cones - Stopwatch - Whistles - Relay batons - Space for running activities

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of physical activity and sports in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 2. Explain the objectives of the lesson and how they relate to preparing for sports day, relay races, and group activities. 3. Discuss the rules and procedures that need to be followed during physical activities.

Main Activities (30 minutes): 1. Warm-up: Lead the students in a dynamic warm-up routine to prepare their bodies for physical activities. 2. Relay Race Practice: Divide the students into teams and practice relay races. Assign different roles to each student (runner, baton passer, etc.) and emphasize the importance of teamwork and communication. 3. Group Activities: Organize group activities such as tug-of-war, sack races, or obstacle courses. Encourage students to adopt different roles within the group and work together to achieve a common goal. 4. Cool Down: Lead the students in a cool-down routine to help them relax and stretch their muscles after the physical activities.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 1. Review the rules and procedures that were followed during the activities. 2. Discuss the personal goals that were set and achieved during the lesson. 3. Encourage students to reflect on the different roles they adopted in the group activities and how they contributed to the team’s success. 4. Assign homework to practice for sports day or relay races at home.

Assessment: - Observe students’ ability to follow rules and procedures during physical activities. - Evaluate students’ participation and teamwork in group activities. - Assess students’ understanding of different roles in practical activities.

Extension Activities: - Organize a mini sports day or relay race event for the students to showcase their skills. - Invite a guest speaker, such as a local athlete or coach, to talk to the students about the importance of physical activity and sports.

Overall, this lesson plan aims to help students develop their physical skills, teamwork, and goal-setting abilities in preparation for sports day, relay races, and other group activities. By following and understanding rules and procedures, students will be able to achieve personal goals and adopt different roles in practical activities.