### Lesson Plan: Physical and Health Education
#### Topic: Sports Governing Bodies - FIFA
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3
**Duration:** 60 minutes
#### Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the role and structure of FIFA as a sports governing body.
2. Analyze the functions and responsibilities of FIFA in global football.
3. Discuss important events and initiatives led by FIFA.
4. Explore the impact of FIFA on football development and governance worldwide.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard/Smartboard
- Markers
- PowerPoint Presentation on FIFA
- Printed handouts (facts about FIFA, key terms, etc.)
- Videos (short clips about FIFA tournaments or initiatives)
- Internet-enabled devices for research activity
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Start the class with a quick warm-up ball passing drill to get students energized and focused.
- Ask students to name different football clubs they know and discuss which international tournaments they follow.
2. **Lesson Introduction:**
- Briefly introduce today's topic: "Sports Governing Bodies - FIFA."
- Explain the importance of understanding sports governing bodies in maintaining the integrity and development of sports.
#### Main Content (30 minutes)
1. **FIFA Overview (10 minutes):**
- Present a PowerPoint with the following points:
- History of FIFA (Founded in 1904)
- Meaning of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
- Headquarters (Zurich, Switzerland)
- Primary mission and vision
2. **Role and Structure (10 minutes):**
- Explain the organizational structure (President, Council, Committees)
- Discuss the roles and responsibilities of FIFA:
- Organizing major tournaments (e.g., FIFA World Cup)
- Developing football globally, including grassroots programs and development initiatives
- Enforcing rules and regulations (e.g., Laws of the Game)
- Promoting fair play and anti-corruption measures
3. **Key Functions and Initiatives (10 minutes):**
- Highlight major tournaments organized by FIFA (Men’s and Women’s World Cups, Youth Tournaments)
- Show short video clips of significant FIFA events or initiatives, such as the World Cup highlights or grassroots programs.
- Discuss FIFA’s role in promoting gender equality and combating racism in football.
#### Activity (15 minutes)
**Group Research Activity:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Assign each group a specific aspect of FIFA to research (e.g., World Cup history, anti-corruption measures, development programs, technological advancements in football).
- Provide internet-enabled devices and printed handouts for research.
- Each group will prepare a short presentation (2-3 minutes) to share their findings with the class.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Group Presentations:**
- Have each group present their findings to the class.
- Encourage the class to ask questions and engage in a brief discussion after each presentation.
2. **Recap and Reflect:**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Emphasize the significance of FIFA in the global sports landscape and its multifaceted role.
3. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign students to write a short essay (300-400 words) on how FIFA has influenced their favorite football club or an important tournament. Alternatively, they can discuss an initiative by FIFA they find impactful.
#### Assessment:
- Participation in the warm-up and class discussions
- Quality and content of group presentations
- Completion and quality of the homework essay
### Additional Notes:
- Adapt the lesson based on the available technology and resources.
- Encourage students to think critically about the benefits and potential criticisms of FIFA's influence on football globally.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all students to participate actively and share their perspectives.