In the third year of Junior Secondary School, JSS3, Physical and Health Education encompasses various aspects of physical fitness, sports, and health education. Through activities like athletics, team sports, gymnastics, and learning about topics such as nutrition and personal hygiene, students are equipped with vital skills and knowledge essential for their overall well-being.
P.H.E study in JSS3 helps prepare students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). By participating in physical activities and gaining insights into health-related subjects, students develop crucial life skills and habits that contribute to their overall academic success and personal growth. Moreover, P.H.E fosters qualities like teamwork, discipline, and resilience, which are not only beneficial in academic settings but also in real-life situations.
The inclusion of P.H.E in the JSS3 curriculum serves as a cornerstone in preparing students for the challenges they may encounter during the BECE and beyond.
The crowning event for Jss3 and the Junior Secondary school as a whole is the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which is taken mid-third term. The assessment methods for Physical and Health Education include written examinations, which may consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay-type questions. These exams are conducted in a controlled environment to ensure fairness and integrity.
Additionally, practical assessments may be included which assess students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks.
Furthermore, continuous assessment, which involves periodic tests, assignments, and projects conducted throughout the academic session, also contributes to the overall BECE assessment. This allows for an all-around evaluation of students’ performance and progress over time.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Physical and Health Education Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Physical and Health Education | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | TRACK AND FIELD POLE VAULT SKILLS | Grip, Run Up, Pole Carrying, Take – Off, Hang, Swing Up, Pull Up and Bar Clearance I. Describe the Pole Vault Event II. Mention the skills involved in Pole Vault III. Perform the Pole Vault Skills IV. Draw and Label the Sector with Dimensions |
| 2 | BASIC JAVELIN SKILLS | I. List and describe the skills in javelin (Grip, Carriage, Run up, Release, Follow through and Recovery) II. Perform the basic skills In javelin III. Draw and label the sector with dimensions. |
| 3 | HOCKEY | I. Hockey Game (Explain Hockey as a Striking Game) II. Basic Skills and Techniques, e. g Hit, Stop, Drive, Pass, Dribble, Flick, Push, Bully/Center, Pass III. Rules and Safety Regulations IV. Officials and their Duties |
| 4 | FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT USE IN HOCKEY GAME | I. Values of the Game II. Draw and label the : Hockey Stick, Hockey Pitch |
| 5 | PATHOGENS, DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTION | I. Define Communicable Disease II. Nature of Communicable Diseases • Measles • Mumps • Pneumonia • malaria, etc. III. Mode of Transmission of the Disease IV. Factors and causative Agents |
| 6 | NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES | I. Define Non Communicable Diseases II. Prevention and Management of Non Communicable Diseases III. Explain nature of Non Communicable Diseases – Sickle Cell, Obesity, Kwashiorkor, etc. |
| 7-8 | RECREATION, LEISURE AND DANCE ACTIVITIES | I. Differentiate between Folk Tradition, Social and Modern Dances – Pre Colonial or Folk Tradition Dances like Atilogwu (Ibo), Bata, Agidigbo, (Yoruba), Sharo (Fulani), Langa (Hausa). II. Social Dances III. Foreign Dances – Reggae, Disco, High Life, Rumba and Classical. IV. Traditional Dances V. Costumes for various Dances VI. Practice the various Dances |
| 9 | TYPES OF COMPUTER GAMES | I. Types of Computer Game, e. g Tennis, cricket, soccer II. Values of Computer Games |
| 10 | PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAMMES | I. Benefits Derived from Physical Fitness II. List and explain the factors that influence physical fitness |
| 11-13 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | GROUP/COMBINED EVENTS | I. Classification as – Pentathlon, Decathlon. II. List of various events under Pentathlon and Decathlon III. The duration of the competition of Decathlon and Pentathlon IV. Scoring the Events |
| 2 | FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN GROUP/COMBINED EVENTS | I. Rules and Regulations II. Officiating • Exposure to practice of various events should be emphasized. III. Safety rules |
| 3 | NIGERIA SPORTS HEROES | I. Career Guidance in Physical Education II. Past and Present Sports Heroes and their Contributions in Nigeria III. Professionals in physical Education in Nigeria |
| 4 | PERSONAL, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION | I. Meaning and Types of Families II. Duties of Members of the Family |
| 5 | PUBERTY IN BOYS AND GIRLS | Teenage Puberty and Its Consequences |
| 6 | CAREER GUIDANCE | I. Definition of Career Opportunities in Physical Education II. Sport promotion agencies and bodies in Nigeria III. Sport Associations, NAPHER SD, Nigeria Institute of Sports IV. Assertiveness and communication skills. |
| 7-8 | NON CONTACT GAMES | I. Swimming II. Basic swimming Styles (Crawl, Breast Stroke, Butterfly, etc.) III. Swimming Skills IV. Swimming Equipment |
| 9 | GYMNASTICS | I. Stunts and Tumbling, e.g. Forward Roll, Head Stand and Crab Walks, Cat, Wheel, Limp, Frog II. Floor Activities III. Classification of Floor Activities IV. Values of Floor Activities |
| 10 | OFFICIALS OF GYMNASTICS AND THEIR DUTIES | Safety Rules for Non – Contact Games |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | FAMILY HEALTH | I. Types of Diseases and Mode of Transfer II. Disease Vectors III. Types of Diseases Vectors IV. Life cycle of the Mosquito and Other Vectors (Draw the Life Cycle of mosquito) |
| 2 | CONTROL MEASURES | I. Water Drainage, Insecticides, Oil Spreading/Spraying II. Disease transmission |
| 3 | STI, HIV/AIDs | I. Definition of STI, HIV/AIDS II. Consequences of contracting diseases on individual, family, society. III. Disease prevention – Sanitation, Education, Immunization, Choice of Life Partner. |
| 4 | CONTACT GAMES – TAEKWANDO | I. Definition of Taekwando II. Basic Skills III. Importance of Taekwando IV. Safety rules, regulations and Officiating in Taekwando V. Practice Taekwando skills |
| 5 | CONTACT GAMES – BOXING | I. Definition of Boxing II. Basic Techniques III. Safety Rules, Regulations and Officials In Boxing IV. Practice Boxing Skills |
| 6 | DRUG USE, MISUSE AND ABUSE | I. Meaning of Drug Use, Misuse and Abuse II. Categories of drugs : Prescription of Drugs/Medicines, Non Prescription of Drugs/Medicines. III. Reasons for Drug Use, Misuse and Abuse IV. Gateway Drug V. Health Consequences of Drug Misuse and Abuse VI. Ways of Preventing Drug Misuse and Abuse among Young People |
| 7-12 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION |
The recommended textbooks for Physical and Health Education in J.S.S.3 include:
