Hi, students! Welcome back to Primary 5 Basic Science And Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about the Components of Physical Fitness. Today, we’re going to learn about the Meaning And Types Of Field Events.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define field events.
- List different types of field events.
- Appreciate the importance of field events in sports and physical education.
Meaning And Types Of Field Events
What are Field Events?
Field events are athletic events that involve jumping, throwing, or vaulting activities. These events test an athlete’s strength, skill, and endurance in specific physical activities.
Types of Field Events
There are many different types of field events, and they are:
- High Jump: An event where athletes try to jump over a high bar. The athlete uses a variety of techniques to achieve the highest jump, such as the Fosbury Flop.
- Long Jump: An event where athletes jump as far as possible from a take-off point. The athlete runs towards the take-off board and uses a powerful jump to achieve maximum distance.
- Triple Jump: An event where athletes perform a hop, step, and jump sequence to achieve distance. The athlete uses a combination of speed, power, and technique to achieve the longest jump.
- Pole Vault: An event where athletes use a pole to vault over a high bar. The athlete uses the pole to propel themselves upwards and over the bar, using a combination of strength, flexibility, and timing.
- Shot Put: An event where athletes throw a heavy spherical object (shot) as far as possible. The athlete uses a powerful push and throw to achieve maximum distance.
- Discus Throw: An event where athletes throw a heavy disc-shaped object (discus) as far as possible. The athlete uses a spinning motion to generate momentum and throw the discus.
- Javelin Throw: An event where athletes throw a spear-like object (javelin) as far as possible. The athlete uses a running start and a powerful throw to achieve maximum distance.
Lesson Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about field events, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What are field events?
- List four types of field events.
- Explain the purpose of the high jump.
- Describe the technique used in the shot put.
- Discuss the importance of participating in field events.
Conclusion
Today, we learned about the meaning and types of field events. These events are important for physical fitness, teamwork, and appreciating various sports activities. 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!
