Athletics (Track And Field) JSS1 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note

TOPIC:-  ATHLETICS(Track and Field events)

Sub-topic:- Discus and shot-put

Athletics is a competitive sport that involves running, jumping, and throwing. It can be grouped into two broad headings, that is track and field.

Discus: This is a throwing event. It is also a field event in athletics.

RULES OF DISCUS

1.     All throws shall be made within the throwing sector
2.     All competitors shall be credited with the best throw
3.     No competitors shall overstep the throwing sector line
4.     Competitors must not leave the throwing sector until the implement has landed
5.     The implement or missile must land within the landing area
6.     The use of gloves is not allowed
7.     Each competitor is allowed a maximum of six and a minimum of three throws

Throwing sector: the discus shall be thrown from within a circle whose diameter shall be 2.50M.

The throwing sector shall have an angle of 45° degrees constructed

SHOT-PUT: This is a field event in athletics. It is also a throwing event.

 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SHOT-PUT

1.     Each competitor shall be credited with the best of his put
2.     The athlete throw must commence from inside the circle
3.     The athlete must commence throwing from the stationary position
4.     The athlete must not touch the ground outside the circle after he has commenced to make a throw
5.     The athlete must not leave until the missile has landed
6.     The shot-put must be held with fingers
7.     For a throw to be valid, the missile must land within the sector

EVALUATION

1. Define discus?
2. List six rules and regulations of discus and shot put.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Define Athletics?
2. Mention the officials in shot put.