WEEK 4

TOPIC: Track events (Hurdles)

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

1. State the meaning of the hurdle

2. Mention the skills in hurdle

CONTENT

TRACK EVENT (HURDLE)

Hurdle is a sprint event. It is done by both male and female athletes. It involves sprinting over barriers that are arranged at equal intervals along the track.

Basic skills in hurdles

6. Finishing

5. Strides between hurdles

4. Landing

3. Clearing the hurdle

2. Approach to the first hurdle

1. Starting position

The starting of the hurdle is the same as the starting of all sprint races

Approach to the first hurdle

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