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:
- Narrate the history of football in Nigeria.
- Identify football facilities and equipment.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Step 1: Review the previous lesson on basic sports skills.
- Step 2: Introduce the topic of football, including its history, facilities, and skills.
- 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
- What is another name for football?
- a) Basketball
- b) Soccer
- c) Tennis
- d) Rugby
- 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
- What is the radius of the center circle?
- a) 7 meters
- b) 8 meters
- c) 9.15 meters
- d) 10 meters
- How many players are on a football team?
- a) 7
- b) 9
- c) 11
- d) 13
- What equipment is used to score goals?
- a) The ball
- b) The net
- c) The goalposts
- d) The referee
- What is dribbling in football?
- a) Kicking the ball
- b) Moving the ball while controlling it
- c) Passing the ball
- d) Heading the ball
- 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
- What does the goalkeeper do?
- a) Scores goals
- b) Passes the ball
- c) Prevents the ball from entering the goal
- d) Dribbles the ball
- What is shooting in football?
- a) Passing the ball
- b) Kicking the ball towards the goal
- c) Dribbling the ball
- d) Heading the ball
- 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
- What should you do while dribbling?
- a) Watch the ball
- b) Close your eyes
- c) Ignore the ball
- d) Look at the goal
- 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
- What is a football field’s length?
- a) 70 meters
- b) 80 meters
- c) 90 meters
- d) 100 meters
- 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
- What skill involves moving the ball and avoiding opponents?
- a) Passing
- b) Shooting
- c) Dribbling
- d) Heading
Class Activity Discussion
- What is football?
- Football is a sport played by two teams of 11 players each.
- Narrate the history of football in Nigeria.
- Football was introduced to Nigeria by British administrators and missionaries.
- Mention four skills used in football.
- Dribbling, shooting, passing, and ball control.
- What is the role of a goalkeeper?
- To prevent the ball from entering the goal.
- What is dribbling in football?
- Moving the ball while keeping control and avoiding opponents.
- How is the football field dimensioned?
- 90 by 45 meters.
- What is the diameter of a football?
- 68 cm.
- Explain shooting in football.
- Kicking the ball towards the goal to score.
- What does ball control involve?
- Dribbling and trapping the ball.
- Describe the center circle on a football field.
- It has a radius of 9.15 meters.
- What are the goalposts used for?
- To score goals.
- What skill involves using the head to direct the ball?
- Heading.
- How does passing work in football?
- Moving the ball to a teammate.
- What is trapping the ball?
- Stopping the ball to gain control.
- What is the weight of a football?
- 396 grams.
Evaluation Questions
- What is another name for football?
- What are the dimensions of a football field?
- What is the radius of the center circle?
- How many players are on a football team?
- What is the diameter of a football?
- What is the role of the goalkeeper?
- What is dribbling?
- What is shooting in football?
- How do you perform a header?
- 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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