Physical Health Education Scheme of Work for JSS2 First Term
SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK 1: DANCE, LEISURE, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
WEEK 2: HIGH JUMP FOR MEN AT OLYMPICS
WEEK 3: EXPLANATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF CREATIVE AND DRAMATIC RHYTHM
WEEK 4: TYPES OF DANCES AND ACTIVITIES
WEEK 5: FIRST-AID AND SAFETY EDUCATION
WEEK 6: DOMESTIC ACCIDENT
WEEK 7-8: SPORT INJURIES
WEEK 9: FIELD EVENTS (MEANING AND SCOPE)
WEEK 10: JUDO
WEEK 11: REVISION
WEEK 12: EXAMINATION
Below are the 2022 complete JSS2 Physical Health Education First Term Lesson Note
Lesson Note on Physical and Health Education JSS2 First term
WEEK 1
Topic: Recreation, leisure and dance activities
What is recreation?
Recreation can be defined as participation in sporting activities during our leisure time through which one may better develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially .It is a voluntary effort in which we don’t expect monetary gain. It is done for enjoyment at ones free time after the day’swork. Recreation is for fun, enjoyment, mental and physical benefits. Recreation is voluntary participation in leisure activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to the person involved. To learn more, click here
What is leisure?
Dictionary Definition: The condition of having one’s time free from the demands of work or duty. Macquarie Dictionary
- Freedom or spare time provided by the cessation of activities;
- Free time as a result of temporary exemption from work or duties;
- A time at one’s own command that is free of engagements or responsibilities;
Week 2
Topic : High Jump for Men at Olympics
High Jump for Men at Olympics
High jump is a field event included in the track and field athletics discipline. The aim of the athletes competing in high jump event is to jump over a horizontal bar without using any other device. The horizontal bar is generally set at a predetermined height. Since the early days of the event, athletes have been improving the jumping technique again and again. In the event, athletes have to possess good flexibility and speed.
High Jump for Men in Summer Olympics
High jump was an event competed at the ancient Summer Games. The event was included in the modern Olympic schedule at the 1896 Games. Since then, high jump has been contested at every Summer Olympics.
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WEEK 3
Topic: Explanation and demonstration of creative and dramatic rhythm
Rhythm is a term which denotes an aspect or quality of movements that is sometimes thought of as a dance. When an individual moves in response to a particular rhythm or music, we call the movement a rhythmic movement or rhythm. Structured form which starts creative rhythm movements are called rhythm.
Rhythm is the basics of music and dance. The purpose is to provide a variety of fundamental movement experiences, so one can develop a sense of rhythm.
Rhythmic activities
Rhythmic activities are physical manifestations of the mental and emotional response of the individual to rhythm. They are activities which one responds to physically, socially and mentally to regular patterns of sounds.
Creative rhythm
Creative rhythms are sometimes called fundamental rhythm or natural dance. A creative rhythm is an end product of exploration and improvisation of movement, as one learns to move the parts of their body and to use this as an instrument of expression. To learn more, click here
Week 4
Topic: Types of Dances and Activity
What is a Dance?
Dance is an expressive movement of turning, twisting, and rolling of the body parts to conform to the rhythm of a sound, beat or music. It is a way of expressing the inner feeling of joy and happiness.
Type of dance and activities
- Foreign dance: foreign dance steps are the imitation of the dance rhythms from other countries due to civilization. The music and dance from other countries are mostly played for social dances by the younger generation. These music includes reggae , pop jazz, high life, rock-‘n’-roll, calypso, rumba, waltz, conga and makosa.
2. Traditional music/dance: Traditional music and dance are of folk and ethnic origin, ethnic dances have a race /cultural bound which tie them to a race or tribe. In Nigeria context, they are now referred to as our cultural heritage. Ethnic dance maybe based upon;
- Religious belief
- Cultural development
- Racial heroes
- Gods or other ideas
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Week 5
Topic : First- aid and Safety education
What is First-aid?
First- aid is the first and temporary care given to an injured person or a person who is sick, before the arrival of the doctor or before he is taken to the hospital.
What is Safety? Safety can be defined as the freedom from hazards. Freedom from hazards can only be achieved if the hazards are identified and removed.
What is Safety education? Safety education is the acquisition of knowledge and skills for dealing with emergencies resulting from accidents and knowing where to obtain help.
What is an Accident? An accident is unintended and an unforeseen event, usually resulting in person injury or property damage.
Classification of accidents
- Home accidents/ domestic accidents
- School accident
- Transportation accident
- Work place
- Vehicle
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Week 6
TOPIC : Domestic Accident
Domestic accident – Causes and first-aid treatment
Home Accidents
These are accidents that occur in the home, surrounding and neighborhood. Home accidents are usually minor, but could be fatal in some cases. Most of the accidents from home are in form of cuts, falls, poison, scalds and sprains. Home accidents are common among young children and the aged.
Causes of home accidents
- Poor lighting
- Poor ventilation
- Ignorance or lack of awareness
- Haste
- Tiredness
- Slippery floor
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Week 7 & 8
Topic: Sport Injuries
What are Sport injuries?
Sport injuries are injuries that occur during participation in sports and games due to accident.
Common sport injuries
Accidents during sports can lead to injuries such as
- Wounds
- Dislocation
- Sprain
- Fracture
- Drowning
- Muscle cramp and
- Bleeding and haemorrhage
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WEEK 9
Topic : Field Events (Meaning and Scope)
Field events are events that require jumping and throwing on the field except games. This events can be grouped into the two:
- The jumps
- The throws
The throws: Throws are all events that involve the throwing of some implement for distance. These implements are called missiles. Examples of athletic missiles are :
- Shot put
- Discus
- The hammer
- The javelin
The missiles are thrown or put within a specific circle and must land within a demarcated landing sector to make a good throw. A competitor is allowed three throws and the best is used to place him.
The Jumps
These are events that involve jumping for height over a raised object or jumping for distance from a marked spot on a flat surface into a demarcated pit. There are two types of jumps;
- The vertical jumps are jumps for height
- Horizontal jumps are jumps for distance
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Week 10
Topic : Judo
Judo is a martial art in which two opponents use movement, balance and leverage to gain advantage over each other. It was adapted from traditional Japanese martial called jujustsu.
Judo a combative game was founded by a Japanese Jigoro Kano in 1878 is an ethical refinement of justice on oriented martial art. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 when the game was held in Tokyo, Japan. Judo first got support in Nigeria in 1972 during the preparation of the second all African games. In line with the national sport commission and Nigeria amateur Judo association (NAJA) towards the advancement of Judo in Nigeria, A British named Judoka Mr. Alexander E. Ifidon was appointed sports commissioner in Nigeria in 1973. The Nigeria Judo association was later renamed Nigeria Judo Federation in 1993 and to the international Judo Federation.
Today the Judo Federation is widely accepted in Nigeria in all the 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT. The first president of the Federation was Mr. S.T Barrow(1972-1994) but the current president is Dr Orji Uzor Kalu.
Equipment and facilities
- Mat not less than 9m2 and safety zone of not less than 1m all around the squared mat
- A belt is worn which indicates the Judokas standard.
- Judo suit
- The jacket
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Week 11 – Revision
Overview – We shall be examined all we have learned this term.
Week 12 – Examination
Overview – This week, we shall be examined all we have learned this term.
