Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 3

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS:  JSS 3

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

 
WEEK 6

TOPIC: CRICKETS.

The game of cricket has been played as early as in the 16th century in England but its specific origin is not known. The International Cricket Conference is responsible for the laws of the game and was founded in 1966 with its headquarters in London. The Nigerian Cricket Association was founded in 1968. The game is played between two teams of 11players aside. The winning team is the Inning side or Batting team and the other is the Fielder. A match consists of 1 or 2 Innings per team but this depends on the agreed duration of the game.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF CRICKET.

1. THE GROUND: Cricket requires a large space. The standard measurement is 182m/137m but an area of between 37m to 46m radius is quite adequate.
2. THE PITCH
3. THE WICKETS
4. THE BALL
5. THE BAT
6. THE DRESS.

SKILLS OF CRICKET. 

1. BATTING
2. BOWLING
3. WICKET KEEPING
4. FIELDING
5. THE GRIP
6. STUMPING.

OFFICIALS.

1. UMPIRES—the game is controlled by two umpires who enforce the laws of the game. 
2. SCORERS—there is no specific number of scores but in important matches two are appointed with any assistant. 

EVALUATION QUESTION.

1. Narrate the history of cricket
2. List five skills of cricket.

 READING ASSIGNMENT. 

Read pages 130 - 135 of Essentials of Physical and Health Education for junior secondary school.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT. 

1. One of the following field events involves jumping for height? (a) Pole vault (b) shot put (c) triple jump (d) hammer. 
2. In crouch start a tall athlete is recommended to use one of the following? (a) Medium (b) elongated (c) bullet (c) crouch. 
3. The following are field events except? (a) baton (b) discuss (c) javelin (d) hammer
4. The facilities in physical education simply refer to the -----items? (a) Movable (b) immovable (c) store (d) adjustable.
5. Body movement is possible due to the presence of ? (a) joint (b) blood (c) oxygen (d) carbon dioxide. 

THEORY. 

1. Narrate the history of basketball.
2. Define school health programme.

REFERENCE TEXT.

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

Essentials of Physical and Health Education for junior secondary school 3.