Physical and Health Education SS 1 First Term Weekly Lesson Notes

Physical and Health Education

Health education

Health education is a profession of educating people about health. Areas within this profession encompass environmental health, physical health, social

First term for Physical and Health Education SS1:


Week 1: Philosophy of Physical Education

  • Introduction to the philosophy of Physical Education
  • Roles of key philosophers (e.g., Hetherington, Dudley)
  • Evolution of physical education concepts and its relation to physical training

Week 2: Physical Education Ideologies

  • Ideologies related to patriotism and nationalism in sports
  • Reference to Sparta, Athens, and contributions to Nigerian unity
  • How P.E. and sports contribute to nationalism in Nigeria (e.g., national unity, socio-religious cohesion)

Week 3: Competitive Sports

  • Concepts of competition in sports
  • Types of competition (intramural vs. extramural)
  • Differences between sports and games
  • Importance of warm-up activities and demonstrating warm-up exercises

Week 4: Athletics I

  • Overview of athletics in Nigeria
  • Definition and scope of athletics
  • Types of track events (e.g., sprinting, relays, distance races)
  • Constructing a standard athletics oval

Week 5: Athletics II

  • Starting methods for races in athletics (e.g., crouch start, standing start)
  • Rules and regulations of track events
  • Phases of running and strategies
  • Basic officiating duties in athletics

Week 6: Health and Personal Hygiene

  • Importance of health education and personal hygiene
  • Qualities of good health (e.g., physical, mental, emotional health)
  • Personal hygiene practices (e.g., care for skin, teeth, nails)

Week 7: Mid-Term Break and Review

  • Revision of all topics covered so far
  • Practice of concepts through FAQ, objective questions, and theory questions
  • Mid-term assessment

Week 8: Recreation and Sports Tourism

  • Differences between recreation and sports tourism
  • Types of recreation (e.g., physical, leisure, and social recreation)
  • Improving sports tourism in Nigeria

Week 9: National Sports Championship

  • Types of national championships (e.g., NUGA, NIPOGA, NSSF)
  • Organization and administration of national championships
  • Importance of national sports festivals

Week 10: The Skeletal System

  • Functions of the skeletal system (e.g., protection, movement, support)
  • Types of bones (e.g., long, short, flat bones)
  • Joints and types of movements allowed at the joints

Week 11: Ball Game (Soccer)

  • Nature and history of soccer
  • Field setup and layout in soccer
  • Basic skills and techniques in soccer (e.g., dribbling, passing, shooting)
  • Rules and regulations in soccer

Week 12: Mid-Term Exam and Revision

  • Comprehensive revision of all topics covered in Weeks 1 to 11
  • Practice questions and activities for exam preparation

This breakdown summarizes all the topics covered in Physical and Health Education for SS1 students in the first term, including key concepts, practical skills, and theoretical learning objectives.