Athletics: Field Event (High Jump) – Basic 6 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

• Demonstrate jumping activities
• Discuss the concept of high jump
• List basic phases in high jump events
• Demonstrate high jump phases on the field

Content

What is High Jump? High jump is an athletic field event where athletes try to jump over a horizontal bar at the highest possible height.

Jumping Activities (Review)

1. Jump and reach – stretching to touch high objects
2. Jump and touch – touching targets at different heights
3. Jumping on the spot – vertical jumping
4. Box jumps – jumping onto raised platforms

Basic Phases of High Jump

1. Approach Run – Curved or straight run toward the bar (7-9 steps)
2. Take-off – Jumping with the outside foot
3. Flight – Arching the body over the bar
4. Landing – Landing on the back in the landing mat
5. Recovery – Getting up safely from the mat

High Jump Techniques

• Scissors Jump – Simple technique for beginners
• Fosbury Flop – Modern technique (jumping backward over bar)

Differences Between Long Jump and High Jump

• Long jump: distance, horizontal, sand pit
• High jump: height, vertical, landing mat

Rules of High Jump

• Three attempts at each height
• Bar must not fall off
• Must take off with one foot
• No touching the bar during jump
• Heights increase gradually

Safety Measures

• Use proper landing mats
• Warm up thoroughly
• Practice technique before attempting heights
• Ensure bar is properly secured
• Land on back, not head or neck
• Teacher supervision required

Activities

• Practice curved approach run
• Take-off drills
• Landing practice on mats
• Scissors jump technique
• Mini high jump competition