Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 2
ORGANISED SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
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ORGANISED SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
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Subject: Physical Education And Health
Class: JHS 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 5
Grade code: B8.2.3.2.1
Strand code: 2
Sub-strand code: 3
Content standard code: B8.2.3.2
Indicator code: B8.2.3.2.1
Theme: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION
Subtheme: ORGANISED SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
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Organised sports and physical activity participation means taking part in planned, rule-based games and exercises (e.g., school inter-house sports, community football, hockey, handball, athletics). In Ghana, organised sports help learners build fitness, teamwork, discipline, and confidence. They also teach learners how to move safely and effectively—so they can perform better, avoid injuries, and include everyone (including learners with different abilities).
A. Meaning of Organised Sports and Physical Activity Participation Organised sports are structured activities with: Rules (official or adapted) Roles (players, captain, referee/timekeeper) Goals (score points, improve skill, teamwork) Safety measures (warm-up, protective space, fair play)
Physical activity participation means being actively involved—moving with purpose, not standing idle—while managing effort (pacing) so you can continue throughout the session.
B. Movement Concepts (What you think about when you move) Movement concepts help learners make good decisions during play. 1) Space (Where you move) Personal space: your own area (e.g., controlling the ball close to your feet). General space: the whole playing area (e.g., moving into open space to receive a pass). Directions/levels: forward/backward/sideways; low (bent knees), medium, high.
Example (Ghanaian context): In a school compound hockey game using a tennis ball, if you dribble with your head down, you may run into others. If you scan (look up), you see space to the left and move there to avoid defenders. 2) Time (When and how fast you move) Speed: fast break vs slow build-up. Timing: passing at the right moment. Rhythm: steady dribble and controlled steps.