Hi, students! Welcome back to Primary 5 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about the skills involved in long jump. You can revisit that lesson here. Today, we’re going to learn about the meaning and skills in high jump.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of high jump.
- Appreciate the importance of high jump in physical fitness.
- Demonstrate the basic skills in high jump.
- Work collaboratively with peers during practice sessions.
High Jump
What is High Jump?
High jump is a track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar placed at different heights. The goal is to clear the bar without knocking it down.
High jump is a challenging and exciting event that requires a combination of strength, speed, and technique. Athletes need to be able to run quickly, jump high, and clear the bar with a graceful movement.
Skills in High Jump
There are four main skills involved in high jump:
- Approach: This is the run-up to the bar, which helps build speed and momentum. Athletes need to run in a straight line and maintain a steady pace.
- Take-off: This is the action of pushing off the ground with one foot to jump into the air. Athletes need to use their leg muscles to generate power and lift their body off the ground.
- Flight: This is the motion of the body in the air, clearing the bar. Athletes need to use their arms and legs to control their body and clear the bar with a graceful movement.
- Landing: This is the act of safely landing on the mat after clearing the bar. Athletes need to land on their feet and absorb the impact of the landing.
Lesson Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about high jump, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is high jump?
- What are the four main skills involved in high jump?
- Describe the approach and take-off skills in high jump.
- Why is high jump important in physical fitness?
Conclusion
Today, we learned about the meaning and skills involved in high jump. Remember that high jump is a challenging but rewarding event that requires practice and dedication. 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!
