Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 4 Basic Science and Technology, Physical and Health Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Moving Our Body Parts. Today, we’re going to learn about Athletics.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define athletics.
- List two examples of athletics.
Athletics
Athletics is a collection of sports and physical activities where athletes use their physical skills and abilities to compete or participate in sports.
What is Athletics?
Athletics involves various activities that require strength, speed, agility, and endurance. Some of these activities include:
- Running: This involves racing over different distances, from short sprints to long-distance marathons.
- Jumping: This includes events like the long jump, high jump, and triple jump, where athletes try to cover the maximum distance or height.
- Throwing: This involves events like the shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw, where athletes try to throw an object as far as possible.
- Track and Field Events: This is a broad category that includes various running, jumping, and throwing events.
Examples of Athletics
There are many examples of athletics, and they are:
- Races: These are competitions where athletes run against each other over a specific distance. Examples include the 100-meter sprint, 400-meter race, and 1500-meter race.
- Jumps: These are events where athletes try to jump as far or as high as possible. Examples include the long jump, high jump, and triple jump.
- Throws: These are events where athletes try to throw an object as far as possible. Examples include the shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw.
- Track and field events: This is a broad category that includes various running, jumping, and throwing events.
Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about Athletics, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is the meaning of athletics?
- Can you list two examples of athletics?
- What are some of the skills required for athletics?
- Can you name a famous athlete who participates in athletics?
Conclusion
We have learned that athletics is a diverse and exciting field that involves various sports and physical activities. It promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition. Remember to stay active and explore different athletic activities that interest you. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
