SHS2 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2, Week 19

Long Distance Events

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.5.LI.1 - Identify the basic skills in race walking and apply them.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Define race walking and state at least three official rules that distinguish it from ordinary walking or running.
  2. Identify and describe the four fundamental techniques of race walking: posture, foot placement, arm swing, and hip movement.
  3. Demonstrate correct race walking technique over a continuous distance of at least 200 metres, maintaining the two official rules (continuous ground contact and straight leading leg).
  4. Analyse a video clip of race walking and identify at least two technical faults and two correct techniques using appropriate vocabulary.
  5. Apply race walking skills in a short competitive walking race, respecting the rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Long Distance Events (1.5)
Content standard
2.1.5.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of long-distance events in athletics. 2.1.5.LO.1 Demonstrate the ability to use basic skills in race walking.
Indicator
2.1.5.LI.1 - Identify the basic skills in race walking and apply them.
Suggested placement
Semester 2, Week 19 (Week 39 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 63

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning: Learners in small groups discuss the definition, history and the rules of race walking
Skill based learning: With the aid of videos, learners identify and practice the fundamental techniques of race walking including posture, foot placement, arm swing and hip movements. Learners race walk continuously for a set period, gradually increasing the duration as they master the technique.

Assessment (2.1.5.AS.1): Level 2: Discuss the basic rules used in race walking. Level 3: Demonstrate the basic techniques used in race walking Level 4: Compete in a walking race and apply the skills and techniques learnt.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Showing or exhibiting opportunities in Physical Activities and Health
- Videos
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials.
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.