Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 3

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS:  JSS 3

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

 
WEEK 5

TOPIC: EFFECTS OF INTERNAL and EXTERNAL FACTORS ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE.

There are certain fundamentals that can influence physical performance of an athlete. These factors can be grouped into two namely---internal and external factors.  

INTERNAL FACTORS-------

1. FOOD—the type of food eaten and when taken before or during competition affect performance.
2. AGE---Age can reduce the performance of athletes in some sports. 
3. BODY SIZE---Athletes with certain body size perform better in some sports than others.
4. SEX---The sex of an athlete can limit his or her participation in certain sports e.g girls do not take part in triple jump and hammer throwing.
5. INJURY---This can affect his or her performance during physical activities.
6. EMOTION---An emotionally upset individual will certainly perform below capacity. 
7. MOTIVATION----A well motivated athlete will always put in his or her best.

EXTERNAL FACTORS--------

1. WEATHER CONDITION---An extreme hot or cold weather can affect the performance of an athlete e.g heat cramp, cold e.t.c.
2. COSTUMES----Good, neat and well fitting sports wears enhances performance, give aesthetic values and confidence to the performer.
3. PLAY AREA-----The topography of a place can affect one’s performance e.g slippery ground. 
4. SPECTATORS----The activities of fans tend to raise or reduce the morale of athletes during performance.
5. OFFICIATING----The influence of officials can boost the morale or hinder the athlete’s performance. 
6. EQUIPMENT---Equipment used by athletes affects their performance.

EVALUATION QUESTION.

1. List five internal factors that affect physical performance.
2. List five external factors that affect physical performance.

READING ASSIGNMENT.

Read pages 127 - 128 of Essentials of Physical and Health Education for junior secondary school 3.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT. 

1. Scientists defined----as ability to do work? (a) engine (b) power (c) energy (d) strength
2. The ability to sprint over obstacles that are arranged along the track is? (a) relay (b) high jump (c) triple jump (d) hurdles
3. The duration for playing the game of soccer is ? (a) 45mins (b) 50mins (c) 60mins (d) 90mins. 
4. Track officials in athletics include all these except? (a) Referee (b) starter (c) catcher (d) time keeper.
5. The primary source of energy during physical activities is? (a) Vitamins (b) protein (c) fats and oil (d) carbohydrates.

  THEORY.

1. Define first aid
2. List five types of energy.

 REFERENCE TEXT.

Essentials of Physical and Health Education for junior secondary school 3

Physical and Health Education Handbook for junior secondary school 1, 2 & 3.