Lesson on Athletics for Primary 3

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 Basic Science & Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Physical Fitness. Today, we’re going to learn about Athletics.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Define athletics.
• List and explain types of athletics: Track events, Field events, race-walking, and cross country.

Athletics

Athletics is a type of sport that includes various physical activities, including running, jumping, and throwing. It involves events that test individuals’ speed, strength, and endurance. There are different types of athletics.

What is Athletics?

Athletics is a broad category of sports that involves physical activities like running, jumping, and throwing. It tests individuals’ speed, strength, and endurance.

Types of Athletics

There are several types of athletics, each with its own unique set of events and challenges. Some of the major types of athletics include:

• Track Events: These events involve running and hurdling. Some examples of track events include:
  • Sprinting: Short-distance running events, such as the 100 meters and 200 meters.
  • Middle-distance running: Events that cover distances between 400 meters and 1500 meters.
  • Long-distance running: Events that cover distances longer than 1500 meters, such as the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters.
  • Hurdling: Running events where athletes must jump over hurdles placed at regular intervals.
• Field Events: These events involve jumping and throwing. Some examples of field events include:
  • Long jump: Athletes attempt to jump as far as possible from a designated take-off point.
  • High jump: Athletes attempt to jump over a bar placed at increasing heights.
  • Javelin throw: Athletes throw a javelin as far as possible.
  • Discus throw: Athletes throw a discus as far as possible.
• Other Types of Athletics: These include:
  • Race-walking: A form of walking where one foot must always be in contact with the ground.
  • Cross country: Running events that take place over varied terrain, such as hills, fields, and forests.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about Athletics, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is Athletics?
2. Mention the two main types of Athletics.
3. Give an example of two types of events in each of the two main types of athletics.
4. What are some other types of athletics besides track and field events?
5. Why is athletics important for physical and health education?

Conclusion

We learned that athletics is a diverse sport that includes various physical activities. We explored the different types of athletics, including track events, field events, and other types like race-walking and cross country. Remember, athletics is not just about competition; it’s also about promoting a healthy lifestyle and developing physical skills. 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!