Physical and Health Education JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 3

Topic: Examples of Non-Contact Sports – Gymnastics and Swimming

Lesson Details:

• Subject: Physical and Health Education
• Class: JSS 1
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 3
• Age: 10–12 years
• Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define non-contact sports.
2. List examples of non-contact sports.
3. Explain the meaning and types of gymnastics.
4. Describe swimming and its basic strokes.
5. Identify the benefits of gymnastics and swimming.

Keywords:

• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Flexibility
• Stamina
• Non-contact sports

Set Induction:

The teacher asks students if they have ever watched a gymnastics or swimming competition and how the athletes move their bodies. The teacher explains that these are examples of non-contact sports.

Entry Behaviour:

Students have seen or participated in simple activities like jumping, stretching, or swimming.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or videos of gymnasts and swimmers
• Demonstration of basic gymnastic movements
• Videos of different swimming strokes

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have learned the difference between contact and non-contact sports.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Coordination
• Endurance
• Strength
• Flexibility

Lesson Content:

1. Meaning of Non-Contact Sports

Non-contact sports are sports where players do not physically interact with opponents. They rely on skills, speed, endurance, or flexibility rather than physical confrontation.

Examples of non-contact sports include:

• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Athletics (running, jumping, etc.)
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Golf
• Badminton

2. Meaning and Types of Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that involves exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and control.

Types of Gymnastics:

1. Artistic Gymnastics: Performed on apparatus like the balance beam, parallel bars, and vault.
2. Rhythmic Gymnastics: Involves using ribbons, hoops, and balls.
3. Trampoline Gymnastics: Performed on a trampoline using flips and twists.
4. Acrobatic Gymnastics: Requires teamwork and lifting partners into the air.
5. Aerobic Gymnastics: Focuses on high-energy movements and endurance.

3. Meaning and Basic Strokes in Swimming

Swimming is a sport or activity of moving through water using the arms and legs. It is an essential life skill and a great way to exercise.

Basic Swimming Strokes:

1. Freestyle (Front Crawl): The fastest and most common stroke.
2. Backstroke: Swum on the back with alternating arm movements.
3. Breaststroke: Uses a frog-like kick and arm movement.
4. Butterfly Stroke: The most difficult stroke, requiring both arms to move together.

4. Benefits of Gymnastics and Swimming

Gymnastics Benefits:

• Improves flexibility and balance
• Enhances body coordination and strength
• Boosts self-confidence and discipline

Swimming Benefits:

• Improves heart and lung health
• Strengthens muscles and endurance
• Helps with relaxation and stress relief
• Teaches survival skills in water

Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks):

1. Sports that do not require physical contact between players are called ________.
   a) Contact sports
   b) Non-contact sports
   c) Combat sports
   d) Team sports

2. ________ is an example of a non-contact sport.
   a) Wrestling
   b) Judo
   c) Gymnastics
   d) Boxing

3. The fastest swimming stroke is ________.
   a) Breaststroke
   b) Backstroke
   c) Freestyle
   d) Butterfly

4. Gymnastics helps to improve ________.
   a) Strength
   b) Flexibility
   c) Balance
   d) All of the above

5. The sport of moving through water using arms and legs is called ________.
   a) Gymnastics
   b) Football
   c) Swimming
   d) Running

6. The swimming stroke that looks like a frog’s movement is called ________.
   a) Backstroke
   b) Freestyle
   c) Breaststroke
   d) Butterfly

7. An example of artistic gymnastics is ________.
   a) Running
   b) Vaulting
   c) Dribbling
   d) Passing

8. ________ is a type of gymnastics that uses ribbons and hoops.
   a) Artistic
   b) Rhythmic
   c) Acrobatic
   d) Trampoline

9. The swimming stroke performed while lying on the back is called ________.
   a) Butterfly
   b) Freestyle
   c) Backstroke
   d) Breaststroke

10. One benefit of swimming is ________.
    a) Increased stress
    b) Stronger muscles
    c) Poor endurance
    d) Less flexibility

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers):

1. What are non-contact sports?

   • Non-contact sports are sports where players do not touch each other, such as swimming and gymnastics.

2. Why is gymnastics considered a non-contact sport?

   • Gymnastics focuses on flexibility and strength without physical contact with opponents.

3. What are the types of gymnastics?

   • Artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, acrobatic, and aerobic gymnastics.

4. Which is the most common type of gymnastics?

   • Artistic gymnastics, performed on apparatus like the balance beam.

5. What is the best swimming stroke for beginners?

   • Freestyle (front crawl) because it is easy to learn and fast.

6. What is the slowest swimming stroke?

   • Breaststroke.

7. What are the benefits of gymnastics?

   • Improves flexibility, balance, and body coordination.

8. How does swimming help in emergencies?

   • It teaches survival skills in water.

9. What equipment is used in rhythmic gymnastics?

   • Ribbons, hoops, and balls.

10. Which swimming stroke is the hardest to master?

    • Butterfly stroke.

Presentation Steps:

1. Introduction:

   • The teacher explains non-contact sports and gives examples.

2. Explanation:

   • The teacher describes gymnastics and swimming, their types, and benefits.

3. Class Demonstration:

   • The teacher demonstrates basic gymnastic movements (e.g., stretching, balance exercises).

4. Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities:

   • Teacher’s Activities:
     • Shows pictures and videos of gymnasts and swimmers.
     • Guides students in simple gymnastic exercises.
   • Learners’ Activities:
     • Identify different non-contact sports.
     • Discuss their favorite non-contact sports.
     • Try basic stretching exercises.

Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson, emphasizing the importance of gymnastics and swimming for fitness. Students are asked to mention one gymnastic event and one swimming stroke.

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