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Physical education in ancient Nigeria

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ANCIENT NIGERIA

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

  1. Identify the components of physical education in Nigeria

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 explains how physical education existed all along in Nigeria

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the components of physical education in Nigeria.

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 EDUCATION IN ANCIENT NIGERIA

Physical education in ancient Nigeria was deeply rooted in the cultural, social, and economic practices of various ethnic groups. While not formalized in the way it might be recognized today, physical activities were integral to daily life and community events.

Components of physical education in Nigeria

  1. Traditional Games and Sports: Many traditional games and sports served as informal physical education. These activities varied among ethnic groups but commonly included wrestling, which was particularly popular among the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. Wrestling was not only a form of entertainment but also a way to demonstrate physical strength and agility.
  2. Rites of Passage: Physical training was often part of the rites of passage for young people. For instance, in many Nigerian cultures, boys underwent rigorous physical challenges as part of their initiation into adulthood.
  3. Dance and Music: Dance played a significant role in the physical education of both boys and girls. Traditional dances were physically demanding and required a high level of coordination, stamina, and rhythm. Dance was also a way to maintain physical fitness and was often performed during festivals, celebrations, and religious ceremonies.
  4. Hunting and Farming: Daily activities such as hunting and farming were physically demanding and contributed to physical fitness. Hunting required skills such as running, tracking, and using weapons, while farming involved strenuous labor that built strength and endurance. These activities were crucial for survival and economic sustenance.
  5. Martial Training: Some ethnic groups engaged in martial training for self-defense and communal protection. This included learning how to use weapons like spears, bows, and arrows. Training for combat was essential, particularly in times of inter-tribal conflict.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 5 components of physical education in Nigeria and explain them

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively