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

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

What are Field Events?

Field events are sports competitions that happen inside or near the running track.

Types of Field Events

Jumping Events:

• High jump – jump over a high bar

• Long jump – jump as far as possible

• Pole vault – use a long stick to jump very high

Throwing Events:

• Shot put – throw a heavy metal ball

• Javelin – throw a long spear

• Discus – throw a round, flat disc
• Hammer throw – swing and throw a heavy ball

High Jump

In high jump, athletes run fast and jump over a bar. The bar gets higher after each round. The person who jumps the highest wins!

Exercise 3: Field Events Practice!

1. Try jumping over a rope (held low and safe)
2. Throw a soft ball as far as you can
3. Which field event interests you most? _______
4. Stand and try to jump as high as possible – measure how high!

Teacher’s Notes: ___________