WEEK 5

TOPIC: Field events (High jump)

OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. State the meaning of high jump

2 Mention the basic styles in the high jump

CONTENT

FIELD EVENT (HIGH JUMP)

The high jump is an athletic field event, which involves jumping up high over a crossbar.

Basic styles in the high jump

5 Scissors style

4 Eastern cut-off

3 Straddle

2 The flubury flop

1 Western roll

Western roll

The approach could be from the left side, at about an angle of 45^o. The take-off foot strikes the ground with a pronounced bend at the knee. The body leans back and springs forward for a flight. Landing is on the hands and.... View More