Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM - 1ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ANCIENT SPARTA

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

1. Describe the physical education in Sparta
2. Identify the objectives of physical education in Sparta

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ANCIENT SPARTA

Physical education in ancient Sparta was a crucial component of its society and culture, intricately tied to its military focus. Unlike other Greek city-states, Sparta was renowned for its rigorous and comprehensive physical training programs, which were integral to producing disciplined and capable warriors.

The Agoge System

The agoge was the state-sponsored educational system in Sparta, designed to cultivate loyalty, discipline, and military prowess from a young age.

1. Early Training (Ages 7-12): Spartan boys were taken from their families at age 7 to live in communal barracks and begin their training.
2. Adolescence (Ages 12-18): As they grew older, the training intensified. Boys participated in more advanced physical exercises and combat training.
3. Young Adults (Ages 18-20): At this stage, the emphasis was on perfecting their combat skills and readiness for warfare.
4. Full Membership (Ages 20-30): Upon completing their training at age 20, men became full-fledged soldiers of the Spartan army but continued to live in communal barracks and train regularly until they reached 30.

Female Physical Education

Unlike in many other Greek city-states, Spartan women also received physical education, though their training differed in focus and intensity. The aim was to produce strong and healthy mothers who could bear robust children. Women participated in physical activities such as running, wrestling, and discus and javelin throwing.

Objectives

1. To develop and maintain peak physical fitness through exercises like running, jumping, swimming, wrestling, and other forms of combat training.
2. To teach and perfect various combat techniques and strategies, ensuring each Spartan could fight effectively both individually and as part of a phalanx.
3. To cultivate mental resilience and the ability to endure pain and hardship without complaint. This was achieved through both physical challenges and psychological training.
4. To foster a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among Spartan warriors, which was essential for the success of their military formations and strategies.
5. To encourage a competitive spirit through athletic contests and mock battles, which helped to sharpen skills and build camaraderie among the trainees.
6. To promote social cohesion and a shared identity among the Spartans, reinforcing the values and norms of Spartan society.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss briefly the history of physical education in Sparta

2. Identify 4 objectives of physical education in Sparta

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively