Week 3 – Jss 1 Third Term Physical and Health Education Lesson Notes

WEEK 3
TOPIC:- ATHLETICS(Track and Field events)
Sub-topic:- Discus and shot-put
Athletics is a competitive sport which involves running, jumping and throwing. It can be grouped into two broad heading, that is track and field.
Discus:- 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 over step the throwing sectors line
4. Competitors must not leave the throwing sector until the implement has landed
5. The implement or missile must land must land within the landing area
6. The use of glove is not allowed
7. Each competitors 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:- Is a field event in athletics. It is also a throwing event.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SHOT-PUT

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

 
 
 
 
 
    1.22m×11.4m×10m

    45° sector

 
  LANDING 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.