Physical Education Ideologies Physical and Health Education SS1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Physical and Health Education SS1 First Term Lesson Notes

Week 2: Physical Education Ideologies

1. Subject: Physical and Health Education

2. Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1)

3. Term: First Term

4. Week: 2

5. Age Group: 14–15 years

6. Topic: Physical Education Ideologies

7. Sub-topic: Patriotism and Nationalism in Sports

8. Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain the ideologies of patriotism and nationalism in physical education.
2. Discuss the significance of Sparta and Athens in shaping nationalistic and patriotic ideologies in sports.
3. Identify ways physical education and sports contribute to unity in Nigeria under themes like national unity, socio-religious cohesion, and economic development.

Keywords:

• Patriotism: Love and devotion to one’s country.
• Nationalism: Loyalty and pride in one’s nation, often prioritizing national goals.
• Ideology: A set of beliefs or philosophies guiding a group or society.
• Unity: The state of being united or forming a whole.

Set Induction

Start by asking students about sports events like the Olympics, African Games, or local sports competitions. Discuss how these events make people feel proud of their countries and unite them in support of their teams. Explain that this sense of unity and pride is linked to the ideas of patriotism and nationalism.

Entry Behavior

Students may have participated in team sports or watched sports competitions, giving them basic knowledge of unity and pride in representing one’s school, community, or country.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Charts showing ancient Greek warriors and sports scenes from Sparta and Athens.
2. Whiteboard and markers.
3. Images of Nigerian sports events promoting unity, like the National Sports Festival.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask students if they have ever played for a school team or cheered for a national team. Discuss how sports bring people together, creating pride and unity. Introduce the idea that sports can promote national pride and highlight that this has historical roots in places like ancient Sparta and Athens.

Embedded Core Skills

• Social Awareness
• Cultural Awareness
• Civic Responsibility

Learning Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Visual aids illustrating athletes and sports events in Sparta and Athens.
• Summary of Nigeria’s achievements in international sports to highlight contributions to unity and patriotism.

Content

1. Physical Education Ideologies
   • Physical education ideologies guide the goals and values behind physical activities. These ideologies often include promoting good health, teamwork, and national unity.
2. Patriotism and Nationalism in Ancient Greece
   • Sparta: Focused on physical strength and military training. In Sparta, patriotism was promoted through rigorous training, emphasizing the importance of physical strength for defending the nation. Spartans valued courage, discipline, and loyalty, which were essential for the military.
   • Athens: Unlike Sparta, Athens emphasized balanced development, valuing intellectual growth along with physical fitness. Athenians practiced sports to promote teamwork, good citizenship, and cultural pride, contributing to national unity.
3. Contributions to Nigerian Unity
   • In Nigeria, physical education and sports play a key role in promoting national unity. Examples include:
     • National Unity: Sports events like the National Sports Festival and the Nigerian University Games (NUGA) bring people together from various regions, fostering unity and cultural exchange.
     • Socio-Religious Cohesion: Through sports, individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds come together, strengthening social bonds and mutual respect.
     • Economic Development: Sports can drive economic development by creating jobs, boosting tourism, and inspiring infrastructure improvements, which contribute to national pride.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (15)

1. The love and devotion to one’s country is known as _____ (a) unity (b) patriotism (c) education (d) friendship
2. A set of beliefs guiding a group is called an _____ (a) identity (b) ideology (c) economy (d) objective
3. The city-state of Sparta was famous for promoting _____ through sports (a) intellectual growth (b) strength and courage (c) trade (d) artistic skills
4. In ancient Athens, sports were used to promote _____ (a) economic goals (b) balanced growth (c) religious unity (d) trade networks
5. The National Sports Festival in Nigeria promotes _____ among Nigerians (a) competition (b) political goals (c) national unity (d) division
6. Athenians valued _____ alongside physical training (a) farming (b) intellectual growth (c) military only (d) exploration
7. Sports contribute to socio-religious _____ by bringing people together (a) tension (b) cohesion (c) isolation (d) disagreement
8. A famous event that brings Nigerian youths together in sports is called _____ (a) NUGA (b) WASSCE (c) WAEC (d) JAMB
9. Sparta’s approach to sports focused on _____ and military preparation (a) trade (b) unity (c) strength (d) only mental skills
10. Sports can aid economic development by creating _____ (a) conflict (b) jobs (c) religious tension (d) historical documents
11. Nationalism promotes _____ and pride in one’s nation (a) fear (b) isolation (c) loyalty (d) exploration
12. In Athens, sports were a way to promote good _____ (a) citizenship (b) isolation (c) distrust (d) trade
13. The Nigerian National Sports Festival promotes unity through _____ (a) exams (b) sports (c) drama (d) elections
14. _____ is an ideology focused on loyalty and pride in a nation (a) Philosophy (b) Nationalism (c) History (d) Anthropology
15. A key benefit of sports tourism in Nigeria is _____ (a) environmental damage (b) cultural isolation (c) economic growth (d) political division

Evaluation Questions (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is patriotism in physical education?
   Patriotism in physical education involves showing devotion and pride in one’s country, often through representing it in sports.
2. What is nationalism?
   Nationalism is a strong sense of loyalty and pride in one’s country, often involving actions to prioritize national goals.
3. How did Sparta promote nationalism?
   Sparta promoted nationalism by encouraging physical and military training to strengthen citizens’ loyalty and commitment to defend their nation.
4. How did Athens differ from Sparta in their approach to sports?
   Athens emphasized balanced development in physical, intellectual, and cultural areas, while Sparta focused on physical strength and military readiness.
5. What is an example of sports fostering unity in Nigeria?
   The Nigerian National Sports Festival fosters unity by bringing athletes from different regions together to compete.
6. How does the National Sports Festival promote unity?
   It unites Nigerians from diverse backgrounds and encourages cultural exchange.
7. What role does socio-religious cohesion play in sports?
   Socio-religious cohesion through sports unites people of different faiths and cultures, fostering mutual respect.
8. What is sports tourism?
   Sports tourism involves people traveling to watch or participate in sports, which can promote cultural exchange and economic growth.
9. How can sports contribute to economic growth?
   By creating jobs, attracting tourism, and inspiring infrastructure development.
10. How does sports promote good citizenship?
    Sports instill values like teamwork, respect, and loyalty, which are qualities of good citizenship.
11. What values did Sparta emphasize through sports?
    Sparta emphasized strength, courage, and loyalty to the state.
12. What values did Athens promote through sports?
    Athens promoted intellectual growth, good citizenship, and cultural pride.
13. Why are sports events important for nationalism?
    They inspire national pride, unity, and promote a positive image of the country.
14. How can sports reduce socio-religious tension?
    By encouraging participation and teamwork across diverse cultural groups.
15. How can patriotism and nationalism in sports benefit Nigeria?
    By fostering unity, respect for diversity, and national pride.

Presentation

Step 1: (Revision of the previous topic)

• Review the philosophy of physical education and discuss how it shapes the purpose of PE activities.

Step 2: (Introduction of new topic)

• Introduce the concepts of patriotism and nationalism in sports, explaining how these ideologies are reflected in physical activities in ancient Greece (Sparta and Athens) and modern-day Nigeria.

Step 3: (Student Contributions and Corrections)

• Students discuss how they see patriotism in Nigerian sports. Teacher corrects any misconceptions and explains the role of national sports festivals.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concepts of patriotism and nationalism in sports.
• Describe the historical context of Sparta and Athens and how these ideologies are linked to sports.
• Use examples of Nigerian sports events to show how sports can promote unity.

Learner’s Activities

• Participate in discussions about patriotism and nationalism in sports.
• Share examples of sports events that promote unity and teamwork.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the meaning of patriotism in sports?
2. Describe one way Sparta promoted nationalism.
3. How does sports tourism benefit Nigeria?
4. Mention two qualities that sports can promote in society.
5. How does the National Sports Festival promote national unity?
6. What is socio-religious cohesion?
7. Explain how sports can foster good citizenship.
8. What ideology promotes national pride?
9. How did Athens view sports in terms of growth?
10. List one way sports can promote economic growth.

Conclusion

Recap the ideologies of patriotism and nationalism in sports, the contributions of Sparta and Athens, and how Nigerian sports promote unity.