SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 2 Week 17: Coaching and Officiating of Athletics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.5.LI.1 - Examine the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of track events / marathon.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the key concepts of coaching and officiating in track events and marathon.
Explain at least four principles of effective coaching for track events and marathon.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of officials in track events and marathon.
Distinguish between the duties of a coach and the duties of an official in a track event.
Justify, through group presentation, why certain principles of coaching and officiating are essential for successful track event management.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Coaching and Officiating of Athletics (3.5)
Content standard: 2.3.5.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of Track event / marathon. (E.g., Sprints, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, relay, marathon) 2.3.5.LO.1 Apply concepts and principles of coaching and officiating to improve performance and management of Track event / marathon.
Indicator: 2.3.5.LI.1 - Examine the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of track events / marathon.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 17 (Week 37 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. 90

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work: In suitable groups, learners research from available relevant sources such as; (books, journals, the internet, etc.) and discuss concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of track events / marathon. Learners make presentations to justify their findings.
Activity-based learning: Using suitable approaches, learners draw up a plan for coaching and officiating of track events / marathon for execution.
Assessment (2.3.5.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Whistles
- Stop watches
- Markers
- Cones
- Bibs
- Javelin missiles
- Discus missiles
- Shot put missiles
- High jump upright and crossbar
- Pole vault upright and crossbar
- Landing foam
- Stepping board
- Tape measure
- Laptops
- Projector Cell phones etc.