Athletes: Track Events – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

Who are Athletes?

Athletes are people who train hard and compete in sports.

Track Events

Track events happen on a running track:

Running Events:

• 100 metres – very short, fast race
• 200 metres – short race around a curve
• 400 metres – one lap around track
• Long distance – many laps around track

Jumping Events:

• Long jump – jump as far as possible
• High jump – jump as high as possible

Throwing Events:

• Shot put – throw heavy ball
• Javelin – throw long spear

Exercise 3: Athletics Practice!

1. Run from your seat to the board and back (time yourself)
2. Try a standing long jump
3. Which track event would you like to try? _______

CLASS ACTIVITY

Mini Olympics: Choose one track event and practice it safely in class!

Teacher’s Notes: ___________