Sports and Games (Athletics) – Basic 1 Basic Science Lesson Note (First Term)

Topic: Simple Athletics for Beginners

What is Athletics?

Athletics means running, jumping, and throwing games. These are fun activities that make our body strong.

Running Activities

Different Ways to Run:

• Slow jogging – like a gentle trot

• Fast running – like racing your friends

• Skipping – step and hop with both feet

• Marching – lifting knees up high

Running Games:

• Run to the tree and back
• Follow the leader running
• Run in a straight line
• Stop and go running

Jumping Activities

Simple Jumps:

• Jump on the spot – both feet together
• Hop on one foot – left foot, then right foot
• Jump forward – like a frog jumping
• Jump over lines – drawn on the ground

Jumping Games:

• Jump like different animals
• Jump over small objects
• Count how many jumps you can do
• Jump with your friends

Simple Throwing

What We Can Throw:

• Soft bean bags
• Light foam balls
• Paper balls
• Small rings

Throwing Practice:

• Throw into a basket
• Throw to hit a target
• Throw far away
• Throw gently to a friend

Class Exercise

1. Show me how to jog slowly.
2. Can you hop on one foot 5 times?
3. What can we safely throw in athletics?
4. Practice jumping on the spot 10 times.

Athletics Fun Day

Let’s try these activities:

Station 1 – Running:

• Jog around the playground
• March with high knees
• Skip to the finish line

Station 2 – Jumping:

• Jump like a rabbit
• Hop like a bird
• Jump over rope on ground

Station 3 – Throwing:

• Throw bean bags in basket
• Aim at big circles
• Throw and collect

Safety in Athletics

• Always warm up first
• Don’t push other children
• Take turns properly
• Drink water when tired
• Tell teacher if you get hurt