INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

FIRST TERM 

LEARNING NOTES

CLASS: JSS 2 (BASIC 8)

SCHEME OF WORK WITH LESSON NOTES 

Subject: 

Physical and Health Education 

Topic:

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Behavioural objectives:

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

• Define recreational activities.
• State five importance of outdoor recreational activities.
• Enumerate ten (10) types of outdoor recreational activities
• Define indoor recreational activities.
• Define various outdoor activities

Term:

FIRST TERM 

Week:

WEEK 7

Class :

JSS 1 (BASIC 7)

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

   SPORTS LAWS

that was taught as a topic during the last lesson.

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

Definition of Indoor Recreation 

These are sporting exercises that should be possible or performed inside the room or inside the class. Such indoor exercises requires less space, subsequently can be overseen behind the door

Types of Indoor Recreational Activities  

The types of indoor recreational activities include the following: 

(i) Ludo 

(ii) Scrabble 

(iii) Table tennis 

(iv) Draught 

(v) Chess 

(vi) Badminton 

(vii) Yoga

(viii)Floor Exercises

(ix)Planks,

(x) Weight Lifting

Outdoor Recreational Activities 

Definition of Outdoor Recreational Activities 

These are activities that are performed outside in the open and natural environment during leisure or free time. During this outing, participants are expected to be involved in varied activities and experience through which learners are expected to acquire skills, knowledge, enjoyment, satisfaction and qualities which will enhance their successful living. 

Importance of Outdoor Recreation  

Outdoor recreational activities are important in the following ways: 

(i) It helps individuals to relax and relax. 

(ii) It helps to learn and acquire skills. 

(iii) It helps to examine nature at first hand. 

(iv) It helps to provide fun and enjoyment. 

(v) It leads to social integration.

(vi) It helps to appreciate the gift of nature. 

(vii) It helps to promote mental alertness. 

(viii) It helps to acquire rule of safety living. 

(ix) It improves learners problems solving ability. 

(x) It helps to develop a sense of leadership and good citizenship. (xi) It helps to build interest in adventure. 

(xii) It helps to build self-reliance and cooperation among students.

Types of Outdoor Recreational Activities 

The types of outdoor recreational activities include: (i) camping 

(ii) hiking 

(iii) class picnic and field trip 

(iv) canoeing 

(v) fishing 

(vi) hunting 

(vi) jogging 

(vii) overnight outing 

(viii) bicycling 

(ix) adventure 

(x) horse riding 

(xi) social dance 

(xii) gardening 

(xiii) nature study

(xiv) basket weaving 

(xv) pottery 

(xvi) mountaineering 

(xvii) visiting game reserve 

(xviii) trips to industries and places of interest 

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

Teacher’s Activities

• The subject teacher tells the learners different types of indoor recreational activities
• He makes them mention any other indoor or outdoor activities that they know
• The teacher supervises the students as they play

Learners’ activities

• play ludo games
• play chess
• play any other games that you are interested in

EVALUATION: 

1. Define recreational activities. 
2. State five importance of outdoor recreational activities. 
3. Enumerate ten (10) types of outdoor recreational activities
4. Define indoor recreational activities. 
5. List 10 examples of indoor recreational activities 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a 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 makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.