Competitive Sports Physical and Health Education SS1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Physical and Health Education SS1 First Term Lesson Notes

Week 3: Competitive Sports

1. Subject: Physical and Health Education

2. Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1)

3. Term: First Term

4. Week: 3

5. Age Group: 14–15 years

6. Topic: Competitive Sports

7. Sub-topic: Concepts of Competition, Intramural vs. Extramural Sports, Differences between Sports and Games, Importance of Warm-Up Activities

8. Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the concept of competition in sports.
2. Differentiate between intramural and extramural sports.
3. Identify the differences between sports and games.
4. Discuss the importance of warm-up activities before engaging in physical exercises.

Keywords:

• Competition: Engaging in a contest to achieve superiority in a sport or game.
• Intramural: Sports activities conducted within an institution.
• Extramural: Sports competitions held between different institutions.
• Warm-Up: Preparatory activities before physical exercise to increase performance and prevent injury.

Set Induction

Begin by asking students about their experiences in school sports competitions. Discuss how they feel before and after such events, highlighting the role of competition and the benefits of warming up. Explain that competition and structured warm-up exercises are key to effective participation in sports.

Entry Behavior

Students likely have experience with school sports and games, making them familiar with the concepts of competition and basic physical activities.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Visual aids showing examples of intramural and extramural competitions.
2. A chart illustrating warm-up exercises.
3. Whiteboard and markers.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask students if they have participated in any sport event at school, discussing whether it was within the school (intramural) or against another school (extramural). Highlight the importance of preparing for sports through warm-up activities.

Embedded Core Skills

• Teamwork
• Social Awareness
• Physical Fitness

Learning Materials

• Textbook: Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work
• Reference Books: Lagos State Physical and Health Education textbook for SS1

Instructional Materials

• Charts displaying intramural and extramural sports, sports vs. games examples, and images of warm-up exercises.

Content

1. Concept of Competition
   • Competition in sports involves striving to achieve victory in a contest, enhancing skills, and fostering teamwork.
   • Examples of competitions include school sports days, inter-school football matches, and national tournaments.
2. Types of Sports Competitions
   • Intramural Sports: Sports activities held within a school or institution, such as house competitions, where students compete within the same school.
   • Extramural Sports: Competitions that take place between different schools or institutions, such as inter-school athletics competitions or football matches.
3. Differences between Sports and Games
   • Sports: Structured physical activities requiring skill, with standardized rules and competitive elements, like football, basketball, and tennis.
   • Games: Recreational activities that may not require intense physical involvement, often with flexible rules, such as chess, Ludo, and hide-and-seek.
4. Importance of Warm-Up Activities
   • Increases Blood Flow: Prepares muscles and increases oxygen flow to them, which improves performance.
   • Reduces Risk of Injury: Helps to prevent muscle strains and injuries by gradually raising the body’s temperature.
   • Improves Mental Focus: Helps athletes mentally prepare and focus on the activity.
   • Examples of Warm-Up Exercises: Jogging, stretching, arm circles, and light jumping jacks.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15)

1. The act of engaging in a contest to achieve victory is called _____ (a) training (b) competition (c) practice (d) warm-up
2. Sports activities held within an institution are known as _____ (a) external (b) professional (c) intramural (d) private
3. Competitions between different schools are called _____ sports (a) intramural (b) extramural (c) national (d) institutional
4. Before physical activities, it is important to _____ to prepare the body (a) eat (b) rest (c) warm-up (d) compete
5. Warm-up activities help to increase _____ flow to muscles (a) blood (b) oil (c) water (d) nerve
6. Football, basketball, and tennis are examples of _____ (a) games (b) sports (c) chores (d) activities
7. Ludo and chess are examples of _____ (a) sports (b) hobbies (c) games (d) exercises
8. Warm-up activities help reduce the risk of _____ (a) success (b) injury (c) failure (d) flexibility
9. Intramural sports foster _____ among students in the same institution (a) isolation (b) competition (c) teamwork (d) discouragement
10. Extramural sports promote _____ among different schools (a) rivalry (b) unity (c) individualism (d) discouragement
11. Stretching before exercise is an example of a _____ activity (a) cool-down (b) competitive (c) warm-up (d) fun
12. Preparing mentally for a game can improve _____ (a) tiredness (b) focus (c) tension (d) resistance
13. A game of football between two schools is an example of _____ competition (a) extramural (b) intramural (c) informal (d) social
14. Chess, which has flexible rules and low physical activity, is a _____ (a) sport (b) task (c) game (d) match
15. Warming up helps to gradually raise the body’s _____ (a) strength (b) balance (c) temperature (d) resistance

Evaluation Questions (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is competition in sports?
   Competition involves striving for success or superiority in sports, enhancing skills and encouraging teamwork.
2. What are intramural sports?
   Intramural sports are sports activities organized within an institution, such as a school.
3. What are extramural sports?
   Extramural sports are competitions between different schools or institutions.
4. How do intramural and extramural sports differ?
   Intramural sports occur within the same school, while extramural sports involve competitions between different schools.
5. What are examples of intramural sports?
   Examples include house sports competitions, school sports days, and inter-class tournaments.
6. What are examples of extramural sports?
   Examples include inter-school athletics and football competitions.
7. What is the difference between sports and games?
   Sports are structured physical activities with competitive elements, while games can be recreational with flexible rules.
8. Can you give examples of sports?
   Football, basketball, and tennis.
9. Can you give examples of games?
   Chess, Ludo, and hide-and-seek.
10. Why are warm-up activities important before sports?
    They prepare the body for physical exertion, increase blood flow, and reduce the risk of injury.
11. What are examples of warm-up exercises?
    Jogging, stretching, arm circles, and light jumping jacks.
12. How do warm-up exercises improve mental focus?
    They help athletes mentally prepare and focus on the upcoming activity.
13. Why does warming up reduce the risk of injury?
    It gradually raises the body’s temperature and loosens muscles, reducing strain.
14. How does competition benefit students?
    It promotes skill improvement, teamwork, and perseverance.
15. How do sports promote teamwork in schools?
    Through intramural and extramural sports, students learn to work together and support each other.

Presentation

Step 1: (Revision of the previous topic)

• Review the ideologies of physical education and how sports contribute to national unity.

Step 2: (Introduction of new topic)

• Introduce the concepts of competitive sports, intramural vs. extramural sports, differences between sports and games, and the importance of warm-up exercises.

Step 3: (Student Contributions and Corrections)

• Ask students to discuss examples of sports and games, and share any personal experiences in intramural or extramural competitions. Address misconceptions and emphasize the benefits of competition and warm-ups.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concept of competition and describe intramural and extramural sports.
• Differentiate between sports and games, providing examples.
• Demonstrate warm-up exercises and explain their importance.

Learner’s Activities

• Participate in discussions about competition, types of sports, and share examples of intramural and extramural sports.
• Practice warm-up exercises as demonstrated by the teacher.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions

1. Define competition in sports.
2. Explain the difference between intramural and extramural sports.
3. Name two examples of sports.
4. Name two examples of games.
5. Why are warm-up activities important?
6. List two examples of warm-up exercises.
7. How does intramural competition promote teamwork?
8. Mention one benefit of extramural sports.
9. Differentiate between sports and games with examples.
10. Describe how warming up reduces the risk of injury.

Conclusion

Summarize the concepts of competition, the types of sports competitions, and the significance of warming up before engaging in physical activities.