Field Event – JSS2 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Field events are athletic events in which a winner is decided by the distance thrown or jumped, or the height cleared, measured on the field. They are grouped into two: the throws, which send implements called missiles for distance, and the jumps, which are done for height over a raised object or for distance into a pit.

Behavioural objectives

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

1. Define field events and name the two groups.
2. List the throwing events and the jumping events.
3. Name the equipment and facilities used for jumping events.
4. State the weight specifications of the shot put, javelin and discus for males and females.
5. State the general rules that guide throwing events.

What are the groups of field events?

The throws

The throws are all the events that involve throwing implements for distance. These implements are called missiles. Examples of throwing events are:

1. Shot put event
2. Discus event
3. Hammer event
4. Javelin event

The jumps

The jumps are the events that involve jumping for height over a raised object, or jumping for distance from a marked spot on a flat surface into a demarcated pit. Examples of jumping events are:

1. Long jump
2. Triple jump
3. Pole vault
4. High jump

What equipment and facilities are used for jumping events?

1. The measuring tape
2. The run-way
3. Red and white flags
4. The landing pits
5. Record sheets and writing materials
6. Step board
7. Crossbar and pegs
8. Pole vault stick
9. Land foam etc.

What are the weight specifications for throwing implements?

What general rules guide throwing events?

1. Any missile that lands outside the landing sector is a foul.
2. Any throw taken outside the throwing sector is a foul.
3. Throwers are allowed to throw three times.
4. All throwers must commence action only inside the circle or behind the scratch line.
5. All throws must be thrown in one direction.
6. The measurement must be taken by placing the zero end of the tape on the ground where the missile first made contact with the ground.

Evaluation

1. What are field events?
2. Name the two groups of field events.
3. List four throwing events and four jumping events.
4. State the weight of the discus for males and for females.
5. Where should the zero end of the tape be placed when measuring a throw?

Assignment

1. State four general rules that guide throwing events.
2. Write down the weight of the shot put and the weight and length of the javelin for males and females.