The Game Of Hockey : History in Nigeria, Facilities, equipment and Basic Skills in the game of Hockey
Physical and Health Education (PHE)
Second Term
Primary 6
Week 1
Class: 6
Duration: 40 Minutes
Topic: Hockey
Sub-Topics:
- The History of Hockey in Nigeria
- Facilities and Equipment of Hockey
- Drawing and Labeling of Hockey Board with Dimensions
Performance Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Narrate the history of hockey in Nigeria.
- Identify the facilities and equipment required for playing hockey.
- Draw and label the hockey board with the correct dimensions.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory videos
Reference Materials:
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
- Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools
Entry Behavior/Previous Lesson:
Students are familiar with Basketball.
Content:
Hockey Overview:
Hockey is a team sport that is played on a field or ice rink. It involves two opposing teams using curved sticks to drive a ball (in field hockey) or a puck (in ice hockey) into the opponent’s net.
Types of Hockey:
- Field Hockey: Played on grass or artificial turf.
- Ice Hockey: Played on ice with skates.
History of Hockey in Nigeria:
- Field Hockey was introduced to Nigeria during the colonial era by British administrators and Christian missionaries. The first game was played in Lagos in 1928.
- The Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) governs the sport in the country.
- Ice Hockey: Ice hockey was introduced in Nigeria in the late 1990s by expatriates. The Nigeria Ice Hockey Federation was formed in 2001, and the country’s first ice hockey league began in 2003. Nigeria participated in its first international ice hockey tournament in 2007.
Facilities and Equipment of Hockey:
Field Hockey Equipment:
- Pitch: A rectangular field measuring 91.4m long and 55m wide.
- Goalposts
- Hockey Ball
- Hockey Sticks
- Protective Gear: Shoes, socks, knee pads, elbow pads, shoulder pads, throat protectors, helmets.
Ice Hockey Equipment:
- Ice Rink: A standardized rink size of 200 feet by 85 feet.
- Puck: A rubber disc used in ice hockey.
- Skates: Footwear with sharp blades for ice movement.
- Goalie Equipment: Larger pads and a helmet for protection.
Evaluation Questions:
1. What is the standard size of a hockey rink?
a) 100 x 60 feet
b) 200 x 85 feet
c) 85 x 200 feet
d) 200 x 100 feet
2. What is the material used to make the surface of a hockey rink?
a) Concrete
b) Wood
c) Synthetic ice
d) Asphalt
3. What is the purpose of the boards that surround the rink?
a) To keep the players and the puck in the rink
b) To provide seating for spectators
c) To protect the players from injury
d) All of the above
4. What is the name of the net at each end of the rink?
a) Goal
b) Net
c) Cage
d) Puck catcher
5. What is the name of the curved piece of equipment used to shoot the puck?
a) Stick
b) Paddle
c) Blade
d) Puck
Basic Skills in Hockey Ball Games:
- Stickhandling: Ability to control and maneuver the puck with the stick.
- Shooting: Accurately shooting the puck at the goal.
- Skating: Efficient movement on the ice.
- Passing: Accurately passing the puck to a teammate.
- Body Control: Maintaining balance and control on the ice.
- Positioning: Positioning oneself effectively to make plays.
- Checking: Legally using the body to separate an opponent from the puck.
- Face-off: Winning a face-off to gain possession of the puck.
- Goalkeeping: Preventing the puck from entering the net.
- Teamwork: Working together with teammates to achieve a common goal.
Evaluation Questions:
1. What is the skill of controlling and maneuvering the puck with the stick called?
a) Stickhandling
b) Shooting
c) Skating
d) Passing
2. What is the skill of accurately shooting the puck at the goal called?
a) Stickhandling
b) Shooting
c) Skating
d) Passing
3. What is the skill of moving efficiently on the ice called?
a) Stickhandling
b) Shooting
c) Skating
d) Passing
4. What is the skill of accurately passing the puck to a teammate called?
a) Stickhandling
b) Shooting
c) Skating
d) Passing
5. What is the skill of maintaining balance and control while on the ice called?
a) Body Control
b) Positioning
c) Checking
d) Face-off
Field Hockey vs. Ice Hockey:
Differences Between Ice Hockey and Field Hockey:
- Playing Surface:
- Ice Hockey is played on ice.
- Field Hockey is played on grass or artificial turf.
- Number of Players:
- Ice Hockey: 6 players (1 goalie, 2 defensemen, 3 forwards).
- Field Hockey: 11 players (1 goalie, 3 forwards, 4 midfields, 3 defenders).
- Game Structure:
- Ice Hockey: 60 minutes, divided into 3 periods.
- Field Hockey: 70 minutes, divided into 2 halves or 4 quarters.
- Scoring:
- Ice Hockey: Players can score from anywhere on the ice.
- Field Hockey: Players must score from within the D area.
- Stick Handling:
- Ice Hockey: Players can handle the puck with both sides of the stick.
- Field Hockey: Players can only handle the ball with the flat side of the stick.
Conclusion:
This lesson introduced students to the history, equipment, and skills involved in hockey, with a focus on field and ice hockey differences. Understanding the necessary equipment and rules of the game helps students grasp the dynamics of both versions of hockey.
