Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: UNITARY NATURE OF MAN

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

1. Explain the concept of a whole man
2. Describe the unitary nature of Man
3. Discuss the components of man

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

UNITARY NATURE OF MAN

The Concept of a Whole Man

The concept of a "whole man" refers to a holistic understanding of human beings that encompasses all dimensions of existence—physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. This perspective recognizes that these different aspects are interconnected and that true well-being involves the balance and integration of all these areas.

The Unitary Nature of Man

The unitary nature of man emphasizes that human beings are integrated wholes rather than collections of separate parts. This view sees the individual as an indivisible entity where the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects are interdependent and continuously interacting.

1. Integration: Every aspect of a person influences and is influenced by the others. For example, mental health can impact physical health, emotional well-being can affect social interactions, and spiritual beliefs can shape mental attitudes and behaviors.
2. Holistic Approach: Approaching human well-being from a unitary perspective means addressing all aspects of a person simultaneously.
3. Continuity and Interaction: The unitary nature of man acknowledges that human experiences and characteristics cannot be fully understood in isolation.
4. Non-Dualistic: This perspective rejects the dualistic separation of mind and body. Instead, it views mental and physical phenomena as expressions of a single, unified reality.

Components of Man

Human beings are complex and multifaceted, consisting of several interrelated components:

1. Physical: This refers to the biological and physiological aspects of a person, including body structure, organ systems, and physical health. It encompasses attributes such as strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
2. Mental: This component includes cognitive processes like thinking, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making. It involves intellectual abilities and mental health, affecting how individuals perceive, understand, and interact with the world.
3. Emotional: Emotional aspects involve feelings, moods, and emotional responses. This includes the ability to recognize, express, and manage emotions, as well as emotional intelligence, which is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.
4. Social: The social component refers to relationships and interactions with others. It includes social skills, communication abilities, and the capacity to form and maintain meaningful connections and relationships within various social contexts.
5. Spiritual: Spirituality pertains to a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than oneself. This can involve religious beliefs, personal values, and a sense of inner peace and fulfillment.

EVALUATION: 1. What do you understand by the concept of a whole man

2. Discuss the unitary nature of Man
3. Identify and describe 4 components of a man

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively