Physical and Health Education SS 1 Curriculum Guides – Types of National Natural Championship | The Significance of National Sports Festival | Games Played in the National Sports Festival

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

THEME – NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITION ACTIVITIES

TOPIC – NATIONAL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

CLASS – SS 1

LEARNING AREAS – 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

1. CD-ROMs

2. Text books

3. Video documentaries

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. list what constitutes national championships.

2. state the significance of the national championships.

3. differentiate between the national championship and national sports festival.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

A national championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest within a league of a particular nation or nation state. The championship title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc.

TYPES OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 

1. National Championship organized by different sports associations

2. National Championship organized by corporate organizations

3. National Championships organized by Nigerian Schools Sports Federation (NSSF).

THE NATIONAL SPORTS  FESTIVAL AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE 

The Nigerian National Sports Festival is a biennial multi-sport event organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission for athletes from the 36 States of Nigeria. The festival is also known to be called Nigeria version of Olympics games.

The National Sport Festival can be traced back to its debut in 1973 in Lagos State. The major aim of the festival is foster unity and ensure talent development in sports in the country. Asaba 2022 Sports Festival known as 21st edition of the competition.

GAMES PLAYED IN THE NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL 

Some of the activities or games played in the national sports festival are as follows:

1. Running

2. Scrabble games

3. Basketball

4. Handball

5. Volleyball

6. Swimming

7. Cycling

8. Wrestling

9. Judo

10. Karate

12. Kickboxing

13. Cricket, and many other sports included in the olympics games.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL 

The significance/objectives of the National Sports Festival are as follows:

1. To build a robust talent pool of athletes.

2. To enhance and elevate sports at grassroots level.

3. To establish a standard programme for athletes’ succession.

4. To enhance and elevate sports at grassroots level.

5. To curb age cheating in Sports.

6. To encourage early participation in Sports.

7. To engage young athletes in the Olympic Movement, skill development and social responsibility.

8. To enhance cultural and educational development.

9. To promote National unity.

10. To prepare athletes for continental and international meets.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads discussion on types of National Championships.

2. explains the significance of the National Championships and sports festival.

3. organizes educational trips to sport councils.

4. arranges for excursion during any competition.

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. take down notes as the teacher explains.

2. participate in the class discussion on the types of championships.

3. record your observations during field trips and excursions.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. list five national championships.

2. describe the National Sports festival and its significance.

3. list three games played in the National Sports festivals.