SHS3 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 1 Week 19: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.4 - Discuss and practice preventive measures relating to sports injuries.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five common preventive measures for sports injuries and explain how each one works.
Demonstrate a proper warm-up and cool-down routine for a sport of their choice.
Describe the role of proper technique, appropriate equipment, and safe playing conditions in preventing sports injuries.
Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for sports injuries.
Apply preventive measures by designing a pre-activity safety checklist for a school sporting event.

This lesson builds directly on the concept of sports injuries and how they manifest, which learners covered in Week 17 (Indicator 3.1.3.LI.3). The focus now shifts from understanding what injuries are to actively preventing them.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.3)
Content standard: 3.1.3.CS.4 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substance use and misuse. 3.1.3.LO.1 Discuss skin, skin care and importance of its understanding for health and well-being. 3.1.3.LO.2 Discuss the implications of ICT negative practices and their health implications. 3.1.3.LO.3 Explain the concepts injuries. 3.1.3.LO.4 Explain the concepts sports injuries. 3.1.3.LO.5 Explain the concept of substance use. 3.1.3.LO.6 Explain the concept of rehabilitation
Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.4 - Discuss and practice preventive measures relating to sports injuries.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 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. 75

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Role playing scenarios Injury scenarios: Create scenarios where learners act out what to do in case of specific sports injuries (e.g., sprained ankle, concussion, etc.) Preventive role play: Guide learners to role play proper warm-up exercise, correct use of equipment, and safe techniques for various sports.
Demonstrations and practical sessions Warm-up and cool-down routines: Demonstrate effective warm-up and cool-down exercises. Have learners practice these routines. Proper technique training: Show videos or demonstrate the proper techniques for different sports and let learners practice the techniques under supervision.

Assessment (3.1.3.AS.4): Level 1: Which injury type is most commonly associated with not wearing proper footwear in sports. Level 2: Describe the role of proper technique in preventing sports injuries. Give an example from a specific sport. Level 4: John is preparing for a soccer competition. Outline a warm-up routine that John should follow to minimize the risk of injury.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Visual
- Audio-visual aids.
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.
- Learners explore the internet with their ICT tools (phones, laptops, etc.)