What causes Postural Defects
FIRST TERM
LEARNING NOTES
CLASS: JSS 2 (BASIC 8)
SCHEME OF WORK WITH LESSON NOTES
Subject :
Physical and Health Education
Term :
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 3
Class :
JSS 1 (BASIC 7)
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
that was taught as a topic during the last lesson.
Topic :
Causes of Postural Defects
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Say the causes of Postural Defects
- Mention four (4) characteristics of a good posture.
- List five (5) kinds of posture.
- Enumerate solution to postural defects
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
Causes of Postural Defects
The following are the causes of postural defects:
(i) Injury sustained from different form of accident
(ii) Diseases such muscular dystrophy or polio
(iii) Congenital abnormalities
(iv) Poor nutrition
(v) Postural habits e.g. walking with one shoulder too high
(vi) Habitual standing with weight on one foot
(vii) Habitual carrying of weight on one side
Effects of Poor Posture on the Body
The effects of poor posture on the body are as follows:
(i) Difficulty in breathing
(ii) Impaired blood circulation
(iii) Reduction in muscle tone
(iv) Unattractive appearance
(v) Easily getting fatigue
(vi) Muscle pains or cramps
(vii) Pains in the back ,
(viii) spinal dysfunction,
(ix) joint degeneration,
(x) potbelly.
Ways of Maintaining Good Posture
The following are the ways of maintaining good posture:
(i) Regular well planned physical exercise
(ii) Proper body carriage
(iii) Proper walking, standing, and sitting position
(iv) Good diet
(v) Adequate rest and sleep
(vi) Good recreation
(vii) Medical examination
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:
- State five (5) causes of postural defects.
- Highlight four (4) effects of poor posture on the body.
- Enumerate five (5) ways of maintaining good posture.
- Mention four (4) characteristics of a good posture.
- List five (5) kinds of posture.
- Enumerate five factors that influence posture.
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- What is the another name for key leg.
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