Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: PHYSICAL HEALTH

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

I.) Define physical education

II.) Identify the components of physical education

III.) Identify the branches of physical education.

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 and explains the meaning of physical education	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher identifies and describe the components and branches of physical education	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

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Physical education (PE) is an academic subject that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform various physical activities. It encompasses a range of activities and exercises designed to promote overall health, fitness, and well-being.

Components of physical education

The components of physical education typically include:

1. Physical Fitness: This involves activities aimed at improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
2. Motor Skills Development: PE helps develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, and kicking.
3. Cognitive Understanding: PE educates students about the importance of physical activity, health-related fitness concepts, safety practices, and proper nutrition.
4. Social and Emotional Development: PE provides opportunities for students to interact with others, work collaboratively in teams, and develop sportsmanship, leadership, and communication skills.
5. Lifelong Physical Activity: PE promotes the adoption of healthy habits and lifelong participation in physical activities to maintain health and wellness.

Branches of physical education

The branches or areas of focus within physical education can vary, but some common ones include:

1. Sports and Athletics: This branch emphasizes the development of skills and participation in various sports and athletic activities, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and gymnastics.
2. Fitness and Exercise Science: This area focuses on understanding the principles of fitness training, exercise physiology, and designing exercise programs to improve overall health and fitness.
3. Outdoor Education and Adventure Sports: This branch involves activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits aimed at promoting physical fitness, environmental awareness, and teamwork.
4. Dance and Movement: This branch explores various forms of dance, rhythmic activities, and expressive movement to improve coordination, flexibility, and creativity.
5. Health Education: While not always considered a separate branch, health education is often integrated into physical education curriculum to educate students about topics such as nutrition, hygiene, substance abuse prevention, and personal health management.

EVALUATION: 1. What is physical education.

2. Identify 5 components of physical education
3. Mention 5 branches of physical education you know

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively