Foundation of Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS

COORDINATED BY MRS BLESSING TITILOYE

Week: Two

Class: SS2

Subject: Physical Education

Lesson Title: Foundation of Physical Education

Period: I-II

Learning Objectives: Students should be able to

i.     Define Physical Education

ii.    State the nature and scope of Physical Education

iii.    Highlight the aims and objectives of Physical Education

iv.   Discuss Physical Education in Rome (ancient nation) as well as in Nigeria, West Africa.

Definition of Physical Education

Physical Education is an important part of general education which helps to develop the body. It is an education that we acquire through the body. In other words, it is the process of educating the body through carefully selected, well-planned, and programmed physical activities. It is all-embracing for young and old because good health is essential to all.

Nature and Scope of Physical Education

Physical education refers to all physical activities that are performed both indoors and outdoors for social and physical benefits. The scope and branches are games and sports, aquatics, recreation, health, fundamental movement, athletics, safety education, rhythmic activities, gymnastics, and martial arts.

Aims and objectives of Physical Education

·         Physical development

·         Emotional stability

·         Skills mental development

·         Social development

·         Leisure time

·         Life career

·         Correction of postural defects

·         Body systems

·        Fun and enjoyment

         Removal of tension

Physical education during the medieval period

The medieval period can be divided into two: the dark ages and the middle ages. The dark age started in 476AD when the Roman Empire was conquered by the Teutonic Barbarians. The period was tagged dark ages because of the development and achievements in science, literature, and education were more interested in hunting, cattle rearing, and warfare.



Factors that led to the fall of the Roman

Physical weakness, misuse of wealth, love of idleness, moral weakness, and lack of exercise which led to poor health. During the dark ages, there were two schools of thought: asceticism and scholasticism.

Physical Education in Rome (ancient nation) 


Physical Education in Nigeria

There is no proper documentation of the origin of Physical Education in Nigeria before the coming of the colonial masters in 1900. But like other primitive people, Nigerians have been engaging in some form of physical education in an informal fashion. Some of these activities include traditional wrestling, hunting, swimming, ayo game, moonlight play, social dances, and war dances

Pioneer of Physical Education in Nigeria

H.J. Ekperigin (known as the father of PE in Nigeria)

Dr. Awoture Eleyae

M.T.Adiuku

Funsho Adeolu

 Anthony Omo-Osagie

J.A. Adedeji

Prof M.O. Ajisafe


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CLASS WORK

Assignment

State 5 values of recreation in sports

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