Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 3

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Performance objectives

• Explain the importance of organised sports for health.
• Apply movement concepts in a local sport like wrestling.
• Create a plan for an inclusive sports competition.
• Record and reflect on your physical activity in a journal.
• Adapt rules of a sport to include everyone.

Lesson summary

Organised sports and physical activity participation means taking part in planned, structured activities such as school sports, inter-house competitions, community leagues, and traditional games/wrestling with agreed rules, roles, and safety measures. In Ghana, organised sports build fitness, teamwork, discipline, cultural identity (e.g., local wrestling), and can open pathways to scholarships, careers, and lifelong health. At JHS3, learners must not only “play” but apply movement concepts, principles, and strategies—meaning they can use correct techniques, make smart decisions during play, adapt to opponents, and organise inclusive activities for everyone.

Lesson notes

A. Meaning of “Apply movement concepts, principles and strategies” To apply means you can *use* what you know in real performance, not just describe it. In organised sports, application shows in: choosing the right movement at the right time, adjusting to an opponent, using safe technique, working with rules, roles, and teamwork, reflecting and improving using records.

B. Movement Concepts (What you control in movement) 1) Space (Where you move) Personal space: space around your body (important for balance and defence). General space: the whole area (ring/circle/field). Direction: forward, backward, sideways, diagonal. Levels: low (crouch), medium, high (upright).

Example (local wrestling): If your opponent is strong, you may keep more distance and move sideways to avoid direct force. If you want a takedown, you may drop to a lower level to improve stability and attack the legs/hips safely (within rules). 2) Time (When and how fast) Speed: quick steps, quick grip changes. Timing: acting at the best moment (e.g., when opponent is off-balance). Rhythm: steady movement and breathing.

Example: When the opponent pushes hard, you can time a pull to make them lose balance (push–pull timing). 3) Force (How much strength/effort) Strong force: firm push, controlled drive. Light force: feints, gentle grip changes to deceive. Absorbing force: bending knees, widening stance.

Evaluation guide

• Apply movement concepts, principles and strategies in learning intermediate
• level local wrestling, based on individual adaptation and pacing.
• Use adapted rules and equipment to foster inclusion.
• Create and organise competitions to develop confidence, empow erment,