Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Ball games: Soccer

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: BALL GAMES: SOCCER

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the game, Soccer

II.) Identify the components of soccer

III.) Identify the skills in soccer

IV.) Identify the fouls and consequences of foul in soccer

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces the game Soccer and identify the various components

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher evaluates the skill set in soccer, the fouls and the  consequences for the fouls in soccer.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

BALL GAMES: SOCCER

Soccer, known as football in most countries outside of the United States and Canada, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. It is one of the most popular sports worldwide. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by moving the ball into the opposing team's goal using any part of the body except the hands and arms.

Components of Soccer:

  1. Field of Play: Soccer is typically played on a rectangular grass or artificial turf field with a goal at each end. The field dimensions and goal sizes can vary, but standardized dimensions are used in professional and international play.
  2. Duration: A standard soccer match consists of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a 15-minute halftime break. Extra time and penalty shootouts can be used to determine a winner in knockout stages of tournaments if the match is tied at the end of regular time.
  3. Positions: Players typically assume specific roles on the field, such as forwards (attackers), midfielders, defenders, and a goalkeeper. Each position has distinct responsibilities and areas of focus, contributing to the team’s overall strategy and gameplay.

Skills in Soccer

  1. Dribbling: Dribbling is the ability to move the ball up the field while keeping it under close control.
  2. Passing: Passing involves moving the ball to a teammate. Accurate and timely passing is crucial for maintaining possession and creating offensive plays.
  3. Shooting: Shooting is the skill of kicking the ball towards the goal with the aim of scoring.
  4. Tackling: Tackling is a defensive skill used to dispossess an opponent of the ball. It involves timing and technique to ensure the ball is won cleanly without committing a foul.
  5. Heading: Heading involves using the head to play the ball, often used for passing, clearing, or attempting to score from crosses. Effective heading requires good timing, positioning, and strength.

Fouls in Soccer

  1. Kicking an Opponent: A player commits a foul by intentionally or recklessly kicking or attempting to kick an opponent. This can result in a free kick or penalty kick for the opposing team.
  2. Tripping: Tripping occurs when a player uses their legs or body to cause an opponent to fall or lose balance. This can lead to a free kick or penalty kick.
  3. Jumping at an Opponent: Jumping at an opponent in a manner that is dangerous or reckless constitutes a foul. This action can result in a free kick or penalty.
  4. Pushing: Pushing an opponent with hands or body in a manner that is illegal constitutes a foul. This usually results in a free kick or penalty.
  5. Handling the Ball: Intentionally handling the ball with hands or arms is a foul unless done by the goalkeeper within their penalty area. This results in a free kick or penalty kick.
  6. Foul Language or Gestures: Using offensive language or gestures towards players, officials, or spectators can result in a yellow or red card depending on the severity.

Consequences of Fouls

- Free Kick: Awarded for non-penal fouls outside the penalty area.

- Penalty Kick: Awarded for fouls committed by the defending team within their penalty area.

- Yellow Card: Given as a caution for unsporting behavior or repeated fouling.

- Red Card: Given for serious offenses, resulting in the player being sent off and the team playing with one fewer player.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly describe the game Soccer

  1. Mention 4 basic skills in soccer
  2. Mention 4 fouls in soccer

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively