Physical and Health Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 4 – SPORT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE

Maintenance means taking care of something to keep it in good condition so it can be used for a long time. In sports, maintenance is important to make sure facilities and equipment are safe, clean, and ready for use.

 

MAINTENANCE OF SPORT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

SPORT FACILITIES 

Sport facilities are places where sports are played, like courts, fields, or gyms.

To maintain them:

1. Keep the area clean – remove trash, leaves, and dirt.

2. Check for damage – repair broken goal posts, nets, or fences.

3. Paint and mark lines – so the field or court is clearly visible.

4. Water and trim grass – for outdoor fields.

5. Ensure safety – no stones, water, or sharp objects on the playing area.

 

SPORT EQUIPMENT 

Sport equipment are tools used to play the games, like balls, bats, sticks, and rackets. To maintain them:

1. Clean regularly – remove dirt and dust.

2. Store properly – keep in a safe, dry place.

3. Check for damage – repair or replace broken equipment.

4. Use carefully – avoid throwing or misusing equipment.

 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPORT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

1. Sport facilities are places where sports are played while sport equipment is tools used to play sports.

2. Examples of sport facilities are football field, hockey pitch, tennis court while examples of sport equipment are ball, racket, stick, goal post.

3. Sport facilities are usually fixed or large in size while sport equipment are usually small and portable.

4. Sport facilities are maintained by cleaning, repairing, and marking lines while sport equipment are maintained by cleaning, storing, and repairing.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SPORT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. What does maintenance mean?

A. Using something once

B. Taking care of something to keep it in good condition

C. Throwing things away

D. Breaking things on purpose

2. Why is maintenance important in sports?

A. To keep facilities and equipment safe and ready to use

B. To make sports more expensive

C. To make players tired

D. To make games longer

3. Which of the following is an example of a sport facility?

A. Football

B. Tennis racket

C. Hockey pitch

D. Ball

4. Which of the following is an example of sport equipment?

A. Volleyball court

B. Hockey stick

C. Basketball court

D. Running track

5. How can sport facilities be maintained?

A. By cleaning, repairing, and marking lines

B. By leaving them dirty

C. By breaking them

D. By ignoring them

6. How can sport equipment be maintained?

A. By using it roughly

B. By throwing it outside

C. By leaving it in water

D. By cleaning, storing properly, and repairing

7. What should be done to the grass on outdoor sports fields?

A. Let it grow wild

B. Water and trim it regularly

C. Remove all grass

D. Paint it green

8. Which of these is a difference between facilities and equipment?

A. Facilities are tools; equipment are places

B. Facilities are small; equipment is large

C. There is no difference

D. Facilities are places; equipment are tools used to play sports

9. Why should broken equipment be repaired or replaced?

A. To make players angry

B. To make the game harder

C. To prevent accidents and keep the game safe

D. To reduce fun

10. Storing equipment in a safe, dry place is an example of ______. 

A. Ignoring it

B. Maintenance

C. Playing carelessly

D. Breaking it

Answer Key – 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B