History, Facilities, Equipment, and Skills of Table Tennis Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Physical and Health Education Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 9 years
Topic: Table Tennis
Sub-topic: History, Facilities and Equipment, Drawing and Labeling
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Narrate the history of table tennis in Nigeria.
2. Identify the facilities and equipment used in table tennis.
3. Draw and label the table tennis board with correct dimensions.

Keywords: Originated, Association, International, Federation, Table Tennis, Facilities, Equipment.

Set Induction:
Begin by asking pupils if they have ever played table tennis or seen it being played. Show a video or pictures of table tennis in action.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with Hockey and have basic knowledge of sports.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos
• Table tennis board diagram

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review previous lessons on Hockey, focusing on sports equipment and rules, to connect with the new topic.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Research skills (finding information on table tennis)
• Drawing and labeling skills
• Understanding sports rules and regulations

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of table tennis equipment
• Diagram of the table tennis board

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education
• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
• Edudelight Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Posters showing table tennis history
• Diagrams of table tennis equipment
• Video on how to play table tennis

Content:

1. History of Table Tennis in Nigeria
   • Table tennis originated in East Asia.
   • Known by many names: Indoor Tennis, Cossima, Whiff-waff, Ping Pong.
   • The name “Table Tennis” was introduced by Parker Brothers.
   • The English Table Tennis Association was formed in 1923.
   • The International Table Tennis Federation was formed in 1926.
   • The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation was formed in 1951.
   • Introduced to Nigeria by British administrators and missionaries.
2. Facilities and Equipment of Table Tennis
   • Table: Rectangular, 2.74m long, 1.525m wide, 76cm high.
   • Bats: Made of wood with rubber on both sides.
   • Net Supports: Holds the net in place.
   • Net: 15.25cm high, stretches across the table.
   • Canvas Shoes: Worn for better grip and movement.
   • Towel: Used to wipe sweat and keep dry.
3. Skills in Table Tennis
   • Footwork
   • The grip
   • Serve or service
   • Court positioning and stance
   • Forehand stroke
   • Backhand stroke
   • Lobs
   • Half volley
   • Drop shot
   • Push shot
   • Top spin
   • Smash
4. Rules and Regulations
   • No distracting the opponent.
   • Do not wet the ball intentionally.
   • The ball must be visible during serve.
   • The ball must bounce once on the server’s side before going over the net.
   • No body part should touch the table during play.
   • If the bat drops, the palm cannot be used to return the ball.
   • A let serve (touching the net and dropping on the receiver’s side) is reserved.
   • The ball must touch the server’s side before crossing over to the opponent’s side.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revise the previous topic on Hockey, focusing on equipment and gameplay.
2. Step 2: Introduce the new topic of Table Tennis, explaining its history, equipment, and basic rules.
3. Step 3: Engage pupils in drawing and labeling the table tennis board. Allow them to discuss their drawings and correct where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the history and rules of table tennis.
• Show diagrams and equipment.
• Facilitate the drawing and labeling activity.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions about table tennis.
• Draw and label the table tennis board.
• Practice identifying table tennis equipment.

Evaluation:

1. Table tennis started in which region?
   a) Africa
   b) East Asia
   c) Europe
   d) America
2. What is the height of the table tennis net?
   a) 10cm
   b) 20cm
   c) 15.25cm
   d) 25cm
3. What is the main material of table tennis bats?
   a) Plastic
   b) Metal
   c) Wood
   d) Glass
4. When was the International Table Tennis Federation formed?
   a) 1900
   b) 1926
   c) 1951
   d) 1975
5. Which equipment is used to hold the net?
   a) Net Supports
   b) Table
   c) Bats
   d) Shoes
6. What should not touch the table during play?
   a) The ball
   b) The bat
   c) The body
   d) The net
7. What does a let serve mean?
   a) Ball hits the net and lands on the server’s side
   b) Ball hits the net and lands on the receiver’s side
   c) Ball is not served
   d) Ball is returned by the opponent
8. What year was the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation formed?
   a) 1900
   b) 1923
   c) 1951
   d) 2000
9. How should the ball be served?
   a) It must bounce twice on the server’s side
   b) It must touch the net
   c) It must bounce once on the server’s side
   d) It must be thrown directly
10. What kind of shoes are worn in table tennis?
    a) Sports shoes
    b) Canvas shoes
    c) Sandals
    d) Formal shoes
11. What is a fundamental skill in table tennis?
    a) Drawing
    b) Serving
    c) Running
    d) Swimming
12. What should be visible when serving?
    a) The player’s feet
    b) The ball
    c) The table
    d) The net
13. What is the length of the table tennis table?
    a) 1.525m
    b) 2.74m
    c) 3.00m
    d) 1.00m
14. What is the width of the table tennis table?
    a) 1.525m
    b) 2.74m
    c) 3.00m
    d) 1.00m
15. What is the primary purpose of the towel in table tennis?
    a) To clean the table
    b) To wipe sweat
    c) To serve
    d) To hold the bat

Assessment:

• Observe pupils as they draw and label the table tennis board.
• Ask questions about the history and equipment of table tennis.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the origin of table tennis?
2. Name one facility used in table tennis.
3. What year was the International Table Tennis Federation formed?
4. List two skills needed in table tennis.
5. What is the height of the table tennis net?
6. What equipment is used to play table tennis?
7. Why must the ball bounce once before being returned?
8. What should you not do with the ball before serving?
9. What is a let serve?
10. Name one rule of table tennis.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What is table tennis?
   Table tennis is a game played on a rectangular table with a small ball and paddles.
2. Narrate the history of table tennis.
   Table tennis originated in East Asia and was introduced to Nigeria by British administrators and missionaries.
3. Mention four skills in table tennis.
   Footwork, the grip, serve, and forehand stroke.

Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to mark and provide feedback on the drawings and answers. Reinforce key points about the history and equipment of table tennis.

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