Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 1

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Performance objectives

• Explain key movement concepts (space, dynamics, relationship).
• Apply training principles (specificity, adaptation, progression).
• Use strategies for ball and racket sports.
• Organise a simple, inclusive competition.
• Record your physical activity in a journal.

Lesson summary

Organised sports and physical activity participation means taking part in planned games and exercises with rules, roles, and safety measures—like school inter-house sports, community football, table tennis at the youth centre, badminton in the school compound, or a class mini-volleyball competition. In Ghana, these activities help learners build fitness, teamwork, discipline, confidence, and healthy lifestyles. They also teach learners how to move wisely—using space well, controlling force, cooperating with others, and applying simple strategies to succeed.

Lesson notes

A. What is “Organised Sports and Physical Activity Participation”? It is participation in physical activities that are: Planned (there is a start, rules, and goals) Structured (roles like captain, referee, timekeeper) Rule-governed (fair play, scoring, boundaries) Safe (warm-up, safe space, proper equipment) Examples in JHS: mini-football, handball, netball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, rounders, athletics relays.

B. Movement Concepts (How we move) Movement concepts help learners understand *how to move effectively* in games. 1) Space (Where you move) Personal space: the space around your body (important for avoiding collisions). General space: the whole playing area (court/field). Levels: high/medium/low (e.g., low stance in defence). Directions: forward/backward/sideways/diagonal. Pathways: straight/curved/zigzag. Size of space: open space vs crowded space.

Example (Ghanaian context): In a mini-football game on a small school compound, if you stand close to your teammate, defenders can mark both of you easily. If you move into open space near the touchline, you create a passing option.

Practical cue: “Find space, show for the ball.” 2) Dynamics (How much force, speed, and control) Dynamics refers to: Force: gentle vs strong (soft pass vs hard shot) Speed: fast vs slow movement Time: quick reaction, timing of pass/shot Flow: controlled vs free movement

Evaluation guide

• Apply movement concepts (space, dynamics, relationship, etc.), principles
• (specificity, adaptation, progression etc.) and strategies in learning beginning
• level ball and racket sports with adaptation and individual pacing.
• Use adapted rules and equipment to foster inclusion.