Physical Education (PE) in Senior Secondary School 2 (SSS2) is a mandatory subject that focuses on fitness, health awareness, teamwork, discipline, and overall well-being among students.
The Lagos State unified scheme of work for SSS2 PE includes a variety of activities like athletics, team sports (football, basketball, volleyball), and individual sports (swimming, athletics). These activities aim to give students a broad understanding of physical activity, improving their skills and encouraging teamwork.
The PE scheme of work in SS2 also emphasizes values such as fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for rules. By engaging in competitive and non-competitive physical activities, students learn ethical behavior and develop leadership skills, preparing them for future responsibilities as citizens and athletes.
At the end of the SSS2 session, students can;
In SS2, Physical Education assessments typically involve practical demonstrations of skills in various sports and physical activities. Students are evaluated on their ability to perform techniques correctly, understand game strategies and rules, and participate in team activities. Written exams may also assess theoretical knowledge on sports physiology, nutrition, and sports psychology. Overall, assessments aim to gauge practical abilities and theoretical understanding in PE.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Physical Education Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 2(SSS2) | ||
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | |
| 2 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe the meaning of physical education ii. list the importance of physical education – iii. explain the objectives of physical education |
| 3 | TECHNOLOGY IN SPORTS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the term “technology” in sports ii. justify the use of technology in sports iii. highlight examples of modern technology used in sports iv. state the economic importance of sports |
| 4 | SOCCER | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. discuss the history of the game of soccer ii. describe the basic skills of soccer eg dribbling, shooting, etc iii. draw a standard soccer pitch and label correctly iv. list the officials in the game of soccer |
| 5 | NATIONAL COMPETITION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the meaning of national competition ii. list types of national competitions iii. highlight the different national competition festivals iv. state the importance of both national sports festival and institutions involved in sports festivals |
| 6 | TOURNAMENT | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define tournaments ii. list types of tournaments eg knock-out, single elimination, etc iii. mention factors that determine choice of tournaments iv. highlight advantages and disadvantages of tournaments |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | RACKET GAMES: TABLE TENNIS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. tell a brief history of table tennis ii. list equipments used in table tennis iii. draw the table tennis racket and label it iv. mention skills and techniques in table tennis v. highlight the basic rules of table tennis |
| 9 | CORRECTIVE AND ADAPTIVE P.E PROGRAM | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the meaning of handicap ii. identify forms and characteristics of handicap eg deafness, mental retard, physically challenged, etc iii. differentiate between normal and corrective adaptive physical education program iv. list social and emotional problems of the handicap |
| 10 | FIELD TRIP TO ANY SPECIAL SCHOOL FOR THE HANDICAP | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. discover the true living condition of the handicap |
| 11 | BALL GAME: HANDBALL | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. tell a brief history of handball ii. draw the handball pitch and label correctly iii. demonstrate the skills and techniques of the handball game iv. highlight the rules and regulations of the handball game v. list the officials and explain their duties in the handball game |
| 12 | REVISION / EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | ATHLETICS : THEORY AND PRACTICAL OF TRACK EVENTS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the meaning of athletics ii. identify the scope of athletics eg track and field events iii. list events in track events and give examples eg sprints races (100m), middle distance (800m), long distance (3000m, 5000m, 10000m), and marathon, relay, etc |
| 2 | METHODS OF STARTING RACES – Standing – Crouching | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. demonstrate the methods of starting races in track events ii. identify two major methods (standing and crouching) iii. apply the command in starting races eg “oh your marks, set, go” iv. highlight the stages of running and strategies v. construct or draw a standard track and label correctly |
| 3 | ATHLETICS: RELAY RACES (THEORY AND PRACTICAL) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the meaning of relay races ii. identify types of relay races iii. demonstrate the methods of baton changes iv. explain the meaning of changeover v. highlight the rules and regulations of relay races |
| 4 | ATHLETICS: HURDLES | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe hurdle race ii. list hurdling events eg 100m (for women), 110m (men) iii. demonstrate the basic skills in hurdle eg take-off, acceleration, clearance, etc iv. construct a hurdle stand v. discuss the rules and regulations of a hurdle match |
| 5 | SKELENTAL SYSTEM | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. describe the skelental system ii. identify bones and parts of the human skeleton iii. discuss types of bones with examples iv. define joints and describe types of joints v. list types of movements in the joints vi. explain the functions of the skelental system |
| 6 | FIELD EVENTS: THEORY 2 PRACTICAL ON JUMPS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the meaning of field events ii. mention the scope of field events iii. list the phases of jumps iv. name the facilities and equipments for jumps v. highlight the rules and regulations and safety precautions |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | FIELD EVENTS: THROWING EVENTS – Types of throws (discus, short-put, javelin, hammer) – Phases in throws – Skills and techniques – Materials and facilitates – The rules and regulations – Officials and duties | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. highlight the concepts of throwing events ii. describe a missile in athletes iii. list the types of throws and describe the phases with examples iv. demonstrate the skills and techniques in throwing events v. identify the tools and equipments for throws |
| 9 | BALL GAMES: VOLLEYBALL | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. discuss the history of volleyball ii. outline the court specifications iii. demonstrate basic skills and team formation eg blocking, service, digging, etc iv. highlight volleyball team formation v. identify equipments and facilities in volleyball vi. mention the rules and regulations of volleyball vii. state the officials of volleyball eg referee, umpire, etc |
| 10 | BALL GAME: BASKETBALL – History of basketball – The court dimension – The skills/techniques eg dribbling – Team formation/ playing strategy – Rules and regulations – Officials and duties | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. narrate the history of basketball ii. outline the court specifications of the game iii. mention the skills in basketball iv. demonstrate basketball team formation v. identify the equipments and facilities for the game vi. mention the rules and regulations vii. state the officials in basketball |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS2 | |
| SUBJECT | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | |
| TERM | THIRD TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | SOMATOTYPE | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define somatotype ii. highlight body types iii. state characteristics of each body type iv. mention the advantages and disadvantages of each body type to physical performance |
| 2 | MUSCULAR SYSTEM | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. mention types of muscles and their location ii. discuss the functions of muscles in relation to movement iii. type of muscle contractions iv. differentiate between isometric and isotonic contraction of muscles |
| 3 | POSTURE/POSTURAL DEFECTS | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define posture and postural defects ii. discuss postural defects iii. mention the causes of postural defects |
| 4 | NERVOUS SYSTEM | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. draw and label the structure of the nervous system ii. differentiate between voluntary and involuntary actions iii. highlight the disorders of the nervous system |
| 5 | NUTRITION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define nutrition ii. classify food into types iii. define balanced and un-balanced diet iv. discuss functions of food v. draw a simple dietary plan for athletes (before, during and after competitions) vi. |
| 6 | HOCKEY GAMES (THEORY AND PRACTICALS) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. narrate brief history of hockey ii. draw and label the hockey pitch iii. demonstrate the basic skills in the game of hockey eg passing, dribbling, etc iv. list the facilities and equipments of hockey eg stick, ball, etc v. outline rules and regulations used in hockey games vi. mention the terminologies in hockey |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | DRUG EDUCATION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define drugs ii. list the various types of drugs iii. highlight reasons why people use drugs iv. mention the effects of hard drugs on an athlete’s performance v. define doping in sports vi. discuss the effects of doping in sports viii. mention the effects of anabolic and steroid in sports |
| 9 | DRUG EDUCATION | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define drugs ii. list the various types of drugs iii. highlight reasons why people use drugs iv. mention the effects of hard drugs on an athlete’s performance v. define doping in sports vi. discuss the effects of doping in sports viii. mention the effects of anabolic and steroid in sports |
| 10 | RACKET GAMES: BADMINTON(THEORY AND PRACTICAL) | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. highlight the history of badminton ii. draw and label the badminton court iii. demonstrate the basic skills and techniques in badminton eg rally, grip, smash, etc iv. list the facilities and equipments in badminton v. state the rules and regulations in badminton vi. mention badminton officials and their duties vii. explain terminologies in badminton |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
