LOWER SECONDARY CURRICULUM (LSC): PHYSICAL EDUCATION SENIOR ONE

This Physical Education Senior One course was created in line with the New Lower Secondary Curriculum book that was drafted by the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC).

Preface by Associate Professor Betty Ezati Chairperson, NCDC Governing Council

Learner’s Textbook has been written in line with the revised Biology syllabus. The knowledge and skills which have been incorporated are what is partly required to produce a learner who has the competences that are required in the 21st century. This has been done by providing a range of activities that will be conducted both within and outside the classroom setting. The learner is expected to be able to work as an individual, in pairs and groups according to the nature of the activities. The teacher as a facilitator will prepare what the learners are to learn and this Learner’s Textbook is one of the materials which are to be used to support the teaching and learning process.

Topics and details to be covered under the Lower Secondary Curriculum Physical Education Senior one

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION Meaning of Physical Education Components of Physical Education Benefits of engaging in Physical Education CHAPTER 2 SAFETY AND FIRST AID  Concept of First Aid How to Conduct First Aid The DRABC Routine of First Aid What next when there is no circulation? Attending to minor injuries CHAPTER 3 BODY CONDITIONING Body changes and Participation in Physical Activities Warm-up How and when to Warm-up Cool-down CHAPTER 4 MOVEMENT CONCEPTS IN EDUCATIONAL GYMNASTICS. Equipment and Facilities Introduction to Gymnastics Locomotion: walking, jogging and running Transference of Weight Body Shapes CHAPTER 5 EXERCISE, REST AND HYGIENE  What is Rest? Benefits of Engaging in Physical Exercises and Resting Personal Hygiene Caring for the Face Caring for the Teeth Caring for Hair Caring for the Hands and Nails Caring for the Feet CHAPTER 6 BASIC RUNNING SKILLS Equipment Safety Understanding Athletics- running The running events and equipment used How to Start Running Events Relays Introduction to the Visual Exchange Introduction to the Non-visual Exchange CHAPTER 7 SKILLS IN ROUNDERS Basic Background of the Game, Competence Basic Skills used in Rounders Rules of the Game CHAPTER 8 SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND DIET Introduction Basic Skill Development Complex skill development Factors that affect one’s skill performance Healthy Meal Over-eating and Under-eating CHAPTER 9 BASIC SKILLS IN NETBALL Introduction Netball equipment Basic Skills used in Netball CHAPTER 10 BASIC SKILLS OF VOLLEYBALL Introduction Improvisation for Volleyball Safety Precautions while Playing Volleyball Basic Skills used in Volleyball Basic Attack and Defence: Setting, Spiking and Blocking