History, Facilities, Equipment, and Skills of Football Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7 and 8

Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7 & 8

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 7 & 8
Age: 9 years
Topic: Football
Sub-topic: History, Facilities, Equipment, and Skills
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Narrate the history of football in Nigeria.
2. Identify football facilities and equipment.
3. Draw and label a football court with the correct dimensions.

Keywords

• Football
• Soccer
• Goalkeeper
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Ball Control

Set Induction

Begin with a discussion on sports that pupils enjoy. Ask if they know about football and what they like about it.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with football as a sport.

Learning Resources and Materials

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
• Unified Schemes of Work for Lagos State Primary Schools (Middle Basic)
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education
• Internet resources
• Physical and Health Education textbooks

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Connect the lesson to the pupils’ knowledge of sports and previous lessons on team activities.

Embedded Core Skills

• Historical Understanding
• Spatial Awareness
• Drawing and Labeling
• Physical Coordination

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of football courts
• Drawings of football equipment
• A football for demonstration

Content

1. History of Football in Nigeria:
   • Football started in England.
   • Introduced to Nigeria by British administrators and missionaries during colonial rule.
   • Played and loved by both men and women.
   • Teams consist of 11 players, including a goalkeeper.
   • Also known as soccer.
2. Facilities and Equipment:
   • Field Dimensions: 90 by 45 meters.
   • Centre Circle: 9.15 meters radius.
   • Goal Posts: One at each end of the goal line.
   • Ball: Leather, 68 cm in diameter, 396 grams in weight.
3. Football Skills:
   • Dribbling: Moving the ball while controlling it and avoiding opponents.
   • Shooting: Kicking the ball towards the goal to score.
   • Ball Control: Managing the ball through dribbling and trapping.
   • Passing: Moving the ball to a teammate.
   • Heading: Using the head to direct the ball.
   • Kicking: Striking the ball with the foot.
4. Goalkeeping:
   • Preventing the ball from entering the goal using hands, legs, or other parts of the body.
   • Only goalkeeper can use hands within the penalty area.

Presentation

1. Step 1: Review the previous lesson on basic sports skills.
2. Step 2: Introduce the topic of football, including its history, facilities, and skills.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to share their knowledge and experiences with football, correct misconceptions as needed.

Teacher’s Activities

• Review the previous lesson.
• Introduce and explain the history of football, facilities, equipment, and skills.
• Demonstrate football skills and how to draw and label the football court.
• Supervise and guide practice sessions.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about football.
• Practice football skills such as dribbling and shooting.
• Draw and label a football court with the correct dimensions.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ participation and skills during practice.
• Check the accuracy of pupils’ drawings and labels of the football court.

Evaluation

1. What is another name for football?
   • a) Basketball
   • b) Soccer
   • c) Tennis
   • d) Rugby
2. What is the size of a football field?
   • a) 80 by 40 meters
   • b) 90 by 45 meters
   • c) 100 by 50 meters
   • d) 110 by 55 meters
3. What is the radius of the center circle?
   • a) 7 meters
   • b) 8 meters
   • c) 9.15 meters
   • d) 10 meters
4. How many players are on a football team?
   • a) 7
   • b) 9
   • c) 11
   • d) 13
5. What equipment is used to score goals?
   • a) The ball
   • b) The net
   • c) The goalposts
   • d) The referee
6. What is dribbling in football?
   • a) Kicking the ball
   • b) Moving the ball while controlling it
   • c) Passing the ball
   • d) Heading the ball
7. How do you trap the ball?
   • a) By kicking it
   • b) By catching it
   • c) By stopping it with the foot, chest, or head
   • d) By hitting it with the knee
8. What does the goalkeeper do?
   • a) Scores goals
   • b) Passes the ball
   • c) Prevents the ball from entering the goal
   • d) Dribbles the ball
9. What is shooting in football?
   • a) Passing the ball
   • b) Kicking the ball towards the goal
   • c) Dribbling the ball
   • d) Heading the ball
10. How do you perform a header?
    • a) By kicking the ball
    • b) By using the foot
    • c) By using the head
    • d) By catching the ball
11. What should you do while dribbling?
    • a) Watch the ball
    • b) Close your eyes
    • c) Ignore the ball
    • d) Look at the goal
12. How is the ball in a football game described?
    • a) Soft and light
    • b) Leather and 68 cm in diameter
    • c) Hard and heavy
    • d) Plastic and 60 cm in diameter
13. What is a football field’s length?
    • a) 70 meters
    • b) 80 meters
    • c) 90 meters
    • d) 100 meters
14. What part of the body can a goalkeeper use to stop the ball?
    • a) Only the legs
    • b) Only the hands
    • c) Any part of the body
    • d) Only the head
15. What skill involves moving the ball and avoiding opponents?
    • a) Passing
    • b) Shooting
    • c) Dribbling
    • d) Heading

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is football?
   • Football is a sport played by two teams of 11 players each.
2. Narrate the history of football in Nigeria.
   • Football was introduced to Nigeria by British administrators and missionaries.
3. Mention four skills used in football.
   • Dribbling, shooting, passing, and ball control.
4. What is the role of a goalkeeper?
   • To prevent the ball from entering the goal.
5. What is dribbling in football?
   • Moving the ball while keeping control and avoiding opponents.
6. How is the football field dimensioned?
   • 90 by 45 meters.
7. What is the diameter of a football?
   • 68 cm.
8. Explain shooting in football.
   • Kicking the ball towards the goal to score.
9. What does ball control involve?
   • Dribbling and trapping the ball.
10. Describe the center circle on a football field.
    • It has a radius of 9.15 meters.
11. What are the goalposts used for?
    • To score goals.
12. What skill involves using the head to direct the ball?
    • Heading.
13. How does passing work in football?
    • Moving the ball to a teammate.
14. What is trapping the ball?
    • Stopping the ball to gain control.
15. What is the weight of a football?
    • 396 grams.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is another name for football?
2. What are the dimensions of a football field?
3. What is the radius of the center circle?
4. How many players are on a football team?
5. What is the diameter of a football?
6. What is the role of the goalkeeper?
7. What is dribbling?
8. What is shooting in football?
9. How do you perform a header?
10. What skill involves controlling the ball?

Conclusion

The teacher will review and mark pupils’ drawings, participation, and answers to ensure understanding of football’s history, facilities, equipment, and skills.

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