Hockey Game: Meaning and Brief History of Hockey in Nigeria, Basic Skills, Facilities and Equipment Used in Hockey, Advantages and Safety Measures of Playing Hockey Primary 5 (Basic 5) Second Term Week 2 Physical and Health Education

HOCKEY GAME: MEANING AND BRIEF HISTORY OF HOCKEY IN NIGERIA, BASIC SKILLS, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN HOCKEY, ADVANTAGES AND SAFETY MEASURES OF PLAYING HOCKEY

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE)

PRIMARY 5 – SECOND TERM – WEEK 2 

THEME – GAMES AND SPORTS (HOCKEY GAME) 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Football Game: Meaning and Brief History of Football in Nigeria, Facilities and Equipment Used in Football, Advantages and Safety Measures of Playing Football Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 10 Physical and Health Education

TOPIC – HOCKEY GAME 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Brief History of Hockey in Nigeria

3. Basic Skills, Facilities and Equipment Used in Hockey

3. Advantages and Safety Measures of Playing Hockey

4. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of hockey.

2. Give a brief history of hockey in Nigeria.

3. Identify the basic skills used in hockey.

4. Mention the facilities and equipment used in hockey.

5. State the advantages of playing hockey.

6. Mention the safety measures to observe while playing hockey.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about football, basketball, and volleyball, which are team sports that promote teamwork, coordination, speed, balance, discipline, and physical fitness.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing hockey, another team sport in which players use hockey sticks to control, pass, and hit a ball into the opponent’s goal. Hockey also develops teamwork, stick-handling skills, agility, coordination, endurance, and sportsmanship.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Hockey stick

2. Hockey ball

3. Pictures of hockey players

4. Hockey field diagram

5. Whistle

6. Goal posts

7. Whiteboard and marker

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Hockey is an exciting team sport played with sticks and a ball. Players use hockey sticks to pass, control, and hit the ball into the opponent’s goal. The game helps to improve physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, and discipline.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of hockey, the brief history of hockey in Nigeria, the basic skills, the facilities and equipment used, the advantages of playing hockey, and the safety measures to observe while playing the game.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF HOCKEY

Hockey is a team game played with hockey sticks and a ball. The aim of the game is to use the stick to pass, control, and hit the ball into the opponent’s goal to score points.

BRIEF HISTORY OF HOCKEY IN NIGERIA

Hockey was introduced into Nigeria in the early 1900s by British colonial administrators and missionaries. The game became popular in schools, colleges, the armed forces, and sports clubs across the country.

To organise and promote hockey, the Nigeria Hockey Federation was established in 1972. Since then, the federation has organised national competitions, trained players and officials, and represented Nigeria in international hockey tournaments.

Today, hockey is played in schools, universities, sports clubs, and national competitions in Nigeria.

BASIC SKILLS IN HOCKEY

1. Gripping the Hockey Stick – Gripping the hockey stick is the correct way of holding the hockey stick firmly with both hands to control the ball and play effectively.

2. Dribbling the Ball – Dribbling the ball is the skill of moving the ball forward while controlling it with the hockey stick.

3. Passing the Ball – Passing the ball is the act of sending the ball to a teammate using the hockey stick.

4. Receiving or Trapping the Ball – Receiving or trapping the ball is the skill of stopping and controlling a pass from a teammate with the hockey stick.

5. Hitting the Ball – Hitting the ball is striking the ball forcefully with the hockey stick to send it over a long distance or towards the goal.

6. Pushing the Ball – Pushing the ball is moving the ball along the ground by gently pushing it with the hockey stick instead of hitting it.

7. Tackling – Tackling is the skill of using the hockey stick correctly to take the ball away from an opponent without breaking the rules of the game.

8. Shooting at Goal – Shooting at goal is the act of striking or pushing the ball towards the opponent’s goal in an attempt to score.

LESSON 2 – FACILITIES USED IN HOCKEY

Facilities are the places or structures where hockey is played.

1. Hockey Field (Pitch) – A hockey field (pitch) is the rectangular playing area where hockey matches are played.

2. Goal Posts – Goal posts are structures placed at both ends of the hockey field. Players score by hitting the ball into the opponent’s goal.

3. Spectator Stands – Spectator stands are seating areas where supporters, parents, and other spectators sit to watch hockey matches.

4. Players’ Benches – Players’ benches are seats provided beside the hockey field where substitute players, coaches, and team officials sit during the game.

5. Scoreboard – A scoreboard is a board or electronic display used to show the scores, game time, and other important information during a hockey match.

6. Changing Rooms – Changing rooms are special rooms where players change into their sports clothing before a match and change back into their regular clothes after the match.

7. Floodlights (for Night Matches) – Floodlights are powerful electric lights installed around the hockey field to provide adequate lighting for matches played in the evening or at night.

EQUIPMENT USED IN HOCKEY

Equipment are the items needed to play hockey.

1. Hockey Stick – A hockey stick is a specially designed stick used by players to control, pass, push, hit, and shoot the ball during the game.

2. Hockey Ball – A hockey ball is a small, hard ball used for playing hockey.

3. Goal Posts – Goal posts are structures placed at both ends of the field where players score by hitting the ball into the goal.

4. Sports Jersey – A sports jersey is the shirt worn by hockey players to identify their team during a match.

5. Shorts or Sports Skirt – Shorts or sports skirts are comfortable sportswear worn by players to allow easy movement while playing hockey.

6. Sports Shoes – Sports shoes are specially designed shoes that provide comfort, support, and good grip while playing hockey.

7. Shin Guards – Shin guards are protective pads worn on the lower legs to protect players from injuries caused by the hockey ball or stick.

8. Mouth Guard – A mouth guard is a protective device worn inside the mouth to protect the teeth, gums, and mouth from injury during the game.

9. Goalkeeper’s Protective Equipment – Goalkeeper’s protective equipment includes the helmet, chest guard, leg pads, gloves, and kickers worn by the goalkeeper to protect the body while stopping the ball.

10. Whistle – A whistle is a small instrument used by the referee to start, stop, and control the hockey match.

LESSON 3 – ADVANTAGES OF PLAYING HOCKEY

1. It improves physical fitness.

2. It develops teamwork and cooperation.

3. It improves coordination and balance.

4. It increases speed and agility.

5. It builds endurance and strength.

6. It promotes discipline and sportsmanship.

7. It boosts self-confidence.

8. It encourages healthy social interaction.

SAFETY MEASURES WHILE PLAYING HOCKEY

1. Warm up before playing.

2. Wear protective equipment such as shin guards and a mouth guard.

3. Wear suitable sports shoes.

4. Use standard hockey sticks and balls.

5. Follow the rules of the game.

6. Avoid dangerous swinging of the hockey stick.

7. Keep the playing field clean and safe.

8. Report any injury immediately to the teacher or coach.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hockey is played with a ______ and a ball.

A. bat stick

B. racket stick

C. tennis stick

D. hockey stick

2. Hockey was introduced into Nigeria in the ______.

A. early 1900s

B. 1950s

C. 1970s

D. 1990s

3. The Nigeria Hockey Federation was established in ______.

A. 1960

B. 1964

C. 1972

D. 1980

4. Which of the following is a basic skill in hockey?

A. Dribbling the ball

B. Bowling

C. Serving

D. Smashing

5. Which equipment protects a player’s mouth during hockey?

A. Helmet

B. Mouth guard

C. Gloves

D. Cap

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. Hockey is played on a hockey ______.

7. Players use a hockey ______ to control the ball.

8. The ______ is used by the referee to control the match.

9. ______ protect the lower legs from injuries.

10. Hockey helps to improve ______ and teamwork.

C. True or False

11. Hockey is a team game. ______

12. A hockey stick is used to hit and control the ball. ______

13. Floodlights protect the teeth and mouth. ______

14. Mouth guards are used for matches played at night. ______

15. Warming up before playing hockey helps to prevent injuries. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Hockey field, A. Protects the mouth

17. Hockey stick, B. Playing area

18. Mouth guard, C. Protect the legs

19. Whistle, D. Used by the referee

20. Shin guards, E. Controls the ball

ANSWER KEYS

1. D – Hockey stick

2. A – Early 1900s

3. C – 1972

4. A – Dribbling the ball

5. B – Mouth guard

6. Field (Pitch)

7. Stick

8. Whistle

9. Shin guards

10. Coordination

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. False

15. True

16. Hockey field, B – Playing area,

17. Hockey stick, E. Controls the ball

18. Mouth guard, A. Protects the mouth

19. Whistle, D. Used by the referee

20. Shin guards, C. Protect the legs

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that hockey is a team game played with hockey sticks and a ball. The aim of the game is to use the stick to control, pass, and hit the ball into the opponent’s goal to score points.

They also learned that hockey was introduced into Nigeria in the early 1900s by British colonial administrators and missionaries. The Nigeria Hockey Federation was established in 1972 to organise and promote hockey in Nigeria.

Pupils identified the basic skills in hockey, including gripping the hockey stick, dribbling, passing, receiving or trapping the ball, hitting, pushing, tackling, and shooting at goal.

They also identified the facilities used in hockey, such as the hockey field (pitch), goal posts, spectator stands, players’ benches, scoreboard, changing rooms, and floodlights.

Furthermore, pupils learned the equipment used in hockey, including the hockey stick, hockey ball, goal posts, sports jersey, shorts or sports skirt, sports shoes, shin guards, mouth guard, goalkeeper’s protective equipment, and whistle.

Finally, pupils learned the advantages of playing hockey, such as improving physical fitness, teamwork, coordination, agility, discipline, endurance, and sportsmanship. They also learned the safety measures to observe while playing hockey, including warming up before playing, wearing protective equipment, using standard equipment, following the rules of the game, avoiding dangerous play, and reporting injuries immediately.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays a hockey stick, a hockey ball, or pictures/videos of a hockey match and asks pupils if they have ever seen or played hockey.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the materials and share what they know about hockey.

Step 2: Meaning of Hockey – The teacher explains the meaning of hockey, the objective of the game, and the number of players in a team.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of hockey in their own words.

Step 3: Brief History of Hockey in Nigeria – The teacher explains that hockey was introduced into Nigeria in the early 1900s and that the Nigeria Hockey Federation was established in 1972 to organise and develop the game.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state when hockey was introduced into Nigeria and the year the Nigeria Hockey Federation was established.

Step 4: Basic Skills in Hockey – The teacher demonstrates and explains the basic skills of hockey, including gripping the hockey stick, dribbling, passing, receiving or trapping the ball, hitting, pushing, tackling, and shooting at goal.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe and practise the basic skills under the teacher’s supervision.

Step 5: Facilities and Equipment – The teacher displays or points to the facilities and equipment used in hockey and explains the function of each one.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the facilities and equipment and explain their uses.

Step 6: Advantages and Safety Measures – The teacher discusses the benefits of playing hockey and explains the safety rules to observe before, during, and after the game.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention the advantages of hockey and list the safety measures.

Step 7: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following tasks:

• Group 1: List the basic skills in hockey.

• Group 2: List the facilities used in hockey.

• Group 3: List the equipment used in hockey.

• Group 4: State the advantages and safety measures of playing hockey.

Each group presents its findings to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss in groups, write their answers, and present them to the class.

Step 8: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning, brief history, basic skills, facilities, equipment, advantages, and safety measures of playing hockey.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 9: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions and observes pupils demonstrating simple hockey skills such as gripping the stick, dribbling, passing, and receiving the ball correctly.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the practical demonstration.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is hockey?

2. State the period hockey was introduced into Nigeria.

3. In what year was the Nigeria Hockey Federation established?

4. Mention five basic skills used in hockey.

5. Mention five facilities used in hockey.

6. Mention five equipment used in hockey.

7. State five advantages of playing hockey.

8. Mention five safety measures to observe while playing hockey.

9. Explain the functions of the following:

(a) Hockey stick

(b) Mouth guard

(c) Shin guards

10. Demonstrate the correct way of gripping the hockey stick, dribbling, or passing the ball while observing the safety rules.