BASKET BALL History of basketball in Nigeria

Subject : 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Term :

FIRST TERM

Week:

WEEK 8

Class :

PRIMARY FIVE (5)

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Basket ball: the history of ball in Nigeria, the Facilities and equipment draw and label a basket Ball court

Topic :

History of basketball in Nigeria

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Define basket ball
• Mention the players for basket ball.
• Mention the facilities and equipment for basket ball. Instructional materials

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content

History of basketball in Nigeria

Basketball was invented in Massachusetts, U.S.A. by Dr James Naismith in 1891. Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) is in charge of the game internationally, and was founded in 1932. The game became an Olympic sport in 1936 (Berlin Olympic Games). Since its creation, the game has become a popular sport in many countries of the world. The game was introduced into Nigeria in the early 1950s and the first organised basketball game was said to have been played in 1964. Today, the game is gaining much ground in the universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and even post- primary and primary schools.

Nature of the game

It is a team game of five players a side. It is played by both men and women teams. The game is started with a centre jump by two players from opposing teams. It is played on a hard surface. The purpose of the game is to throw the ball into the opponent’s basket and to prevent the opponents from getting to

one’s team’s basket. The team that has the highest number of points wins the game.

Facilities and equipment

1 The court which is a concrete surface, 28 m by 15 m 2 The rings and the basket

1. The backboard and the upright
2. The balls: 74.9 – 76.2 cm in circumference and 567 – 624 g in weight
3. The uniform (pair of canvas shoes, jerseys, stockings, pads)
4.  The game clock and stopwatch 7 Score sheets and scoreboards 8 Whistle
5. Player foul marker
6. Team foul marker

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

• Who invented the game of basketball?
• The first organized basketball game was played in what year in Nigeria? 3 Give the full meaning of FIBA.
• The game of basketball is started with a . 5 List four equipment in basketball.
• List five equipment you know.

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Personal health care of the body Parts: (I). Hair, (II). Skin, (III). Eye, (IV). Ear, (V). Nose (VI). Teeth