JSS1 PHE Scheme of Work
JSS1 PHE teaches students about physical activity and health to support their overall development, focusing on physical, mental, and social well-being.
During PHE classes, students engage in sports, games, gymnastics, and dance. These activities improve physical fitness, motor skills, coordination, and teamwork. Students learn the importance of regular exercise, sportsmanship, and fair play.
The PHE curriculum also covers health topics like personal hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and safety. Students learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle, good diet choices, and proper hygiene to prevent illness.
Studying PHE helps students understand the value of physical activity and healthy living. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions and lead active, healthy lives now and in the future.
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Download the Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for JSS1 PHE below.
JSS1 First Term Scheme of Work for Physical & Health Education (PHE)
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| P.H.E Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 1(JSS1) | ||
| Class | J.S.S.1 | |
| Subject | Physical and Health Education | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | MEANING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION | I. Purpose of Physical Education II. Meaning of Health Education III. Differences between Physical Education and Health Education IV. Scope of Physical Education. |
| 2 | PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAMMES | I. Meaning of Physical Fitness II. Components of Physical Fitness III. Health related Components |
| 3 | CHARACTERISTICS OF A PHYSICALLY FIT PERSON | Importance of Physical fitness |
| 4 | EXERCISE TO DEVELOP STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY | List appropriate Exercises to Develop the different Components of Physical Fitness |
| 5 | SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE PERFORMING EXERCISES | |
| 6 -7 | PERSONAL, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH | I. Determinants of Health (Hereditary, Environment, Lifestyle) II. Characteristics of a Healthy Person |
| 8 | MEANING OF SEWAGE AND REFUSE | |
| 9 | METHODS OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL | Methods of Refuse Disposal |
| 10 | SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY | |
| 11 -13 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION | |
JSS1 Second Term Scheme of Work for Physical & Health Education (PHE)
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK | Sources of Water |
| 2 | CONTACT AND NON CONTACT SPORT | I. Definition of Contact and Non Contact Sports II. Examples of Contact Sports – Wrestling, Judo, etc |
| 3 | EXAMPLES OF NON CONTACT SPORTS | Gymnastics and Swimming. |
| 4 | BENEFITS OF CONTACT AND NON CONTACT SPORTS | |
| 5 | BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN CONTACT AND NON CONTACT SPORTS | Safety Measures in Contact and Non Contact Sports |
| 6 | PATHOGENS, DISEASES, AND THEIR PREVENTION | I. Diseases caused by Pathogens (List, Difference and Types of Disease) II. Disease Preventive Measures – Adequate Nutrition and Exercise III. Clean Environment – Use of Safe Water, ProperDisposal of Refuse and Sewage, Seeking and getting Treatment on Time, Good Hygiene, Immunizations, GoodVentilation, Health Education and Vaccination. |
| 7 -8 | FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH | I. Meaning of Food (Explain the Meaning of Food and Nutrition) II. Different Types of Food III. Classes of Food |
| 9 | IMPORTANCE OF FOOD NUTRIENTS | Classes of food – Carbohydrate, Protein, Fats and Oil, Minerals and Salts, Vitamins and Water. |
| 10 | FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD | |
| 11 -12 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION |
JSS1 Third Term Scheme of Work for Physical & Health Education (PHE)
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S WORK RECREATION, LEISURE AND DANCE ACTIVITIES | I. Meaning of Recreation, Leisure and Dance II. Differences between Dance, Leisure and Recreation III. Benefits of Recreation and Dance – Refreshment of both Body and Mind, Create over values of skills Learnt in Physical Education classes, Create Room for Fun and Employment, Promotion of Mental Alertness, Social and Emotional Stability. |
| 2 | IMPORTANCE OF FOOD | I. Eliminate Hunger II. Provide Energy for various Physical Activities III. For Healthy Living, etc. |
| 3 | ATHELETICS (TRACK AND FIELD) | I. Shot Put, Draw and Label the Sectors of Shot Put, Discus with Dimensions II. Define Athletics III. The Rules governing the Game of Discus and Shot Put |
| 4 | BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS | Shot Put I. Safety Measures in Shot Put II. The Benefits of taking part in Athletics |
| 5 | EXECUTION OF BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN SHOT PUT | Carriage, Stance, Throw, Follow through Shot Put – Grip, Stance, Put, Follow through |
| 6 | BALL GAMES –VOLLEYBALL | I. `History of Volleyball II. Basic Skills and Techniques in Volleyball III. Application of the Rules and Regulations Governing Volleyball IV. Officials of Volleyball and their Functions V. Facilities and Equipment VI. Common Injuries in Volleyball |
| 7 -8 | PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE OF VOLLEYBALL | |
| 9 | BALL GAMES– SOCCER | I. History of Soccer II. Basic Skills and Techniques in Soccer III. Application of the Rules and Regulations Governing Soccer IV. Officials of Soccer and their Functions V. Facilities and Equipment VI. Common Injuries in Soccer |
| 10 | PRACTICAL PPERFORMANCE OF SOCCER | |
| 11 -12 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION |
Recommended Physical & Health Education (PHE) Textbooks for JSS 1
- Pacific P.H.E with workbook By V.N Orajekwe, – Okuma Afam Pacific Publishers Ltd JSS 1
- WABP P.H.E By Naomi Baba Gbefwi ETAL – West African Book Publishers Ltd JSS1
- Test Book of Physical Education By Ochu Ama Pacific Publishers Ltd JSS 1
- Model Textbook of P.H.E with workbook By Nkechi Ukaegbu – Mid-Field Publishers JSS 1
- New Age P.H.E with workbook By Okoye N.C ETAL – New Age Press Ltd JSS 1