WAEC WASSCE [SSCE] SYLLABUS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PREAMBLE
The UNESCO charter on physical education and sports recognizes the inalienable right of every child to participate in physical activity irrespective of race, gender, religion and physical state. Physical education provides opportunities for the acquisition of comprehensive knowledge, attitude and skills which stimulate individual and group consciousness. Therefore, the content of this syllabus is designed as a functional programme for the promotion of the educational, physical and psychological health of the individual, to equip him with the appropriate skills, abilities as well as physical and mental competencies to live in and contribute meaningfully to the development of the society.
The syllabus will not only provide pupils with worthwhile skills needed for participation in physical activity, sports and recreational activities but also potential carry-over value of healthful living.
This syllabus, an examination syllabus should be used in connection with the teaching syllabus because the examples mentioned herein should not be considered exhaustive rather should be drawn from the pupils environment.
OBJECTIVES
The examination syllabus is designed to assess whether the candidates have acquired the following:
- the understanding of movement activities and the relationships between movement and concepts from biological, physical and social sciences;
- skills needed in basic motor activities, fitness, maintenance and self awareness;
- an appreciation of the role of movement and physical activity in human development;
- the understanding of physical activity and exercise as tools for health and wellness promotion.
EXAMINATION SCHEME
There will be three
papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3 all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 shall be combined in a composite paper and will be taken at one sitting.
PAPER 1: This will consist of fifty
multiple-choice questions lasting 50 minutes and carrying 50 marks.
PAPER 2: This will consist of four sections – Sections A, B, C and D which will cover questions on the following aspects of the syllabus:
Section A: Athletics, balls and racket games
Section B: Foundation of physical education
Section C: Basic human anatomy and physiology in physical education
Section D: Sports administration and competitions
Section A will comprise three short essay questions out of which candidates will be required to answer two for 20 marks. Sections B, C and D will consist of two short essay questions each. Candidates will be required to answer one question carrying 10 marks from each of those sections. The paper will last1hour 20 minutes and carry a total of 50 marks.
PAPER 3: This will also consist of four sections: Sections, A, B, C and D, covering the following events:
Section A: Athletics (Track and Field events)
Section B: Ball games
Section C: Racket games
Section D: Gymnastics
There will be three questions in Section A out of which candidates will be required to answer two. Each question in the section shall carry 25 marks. In each of Sections B, C and D, there will be two questions out of which candidates will answer one (from each section). Each question in Sections B and C will carry 20 marks while those in Section D will carry 10 marks each.
A maximum of 120 seconds (2 minutes) will be allowed for a candidate to respond to a call for performance during practical examination.
DETAILED SYLLABUS
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| Emphases should be on Hetherington, Dudley Sergent, Thomas Wood and John Dewey Students should be taught on how physical education and sports will enhance achievement of nationalism, patriotism and national ideologies. Differences between work, rest, recreation, leisure and sports should be emphasized Candidates should be able to differentiate between indoor and outdoor recreation. The role of recreational activities in the life of an individual and the society should be emphasized. Safety in recreational activities should be mentioned. Differences between intramural and extramural activities, minor and major games and sports should be emphasized. The role of lead up games and games of low organization should be mentioned. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of tournament. |
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5. Traditional sports in West Africa (a) Origin of traditional sports in West Africa countires (b) types of traditional sports in respective different West African Countries (c) values of traditional sports 6. Greek Festivals and The Olympic Games (a) Greek Festivals: (i) Usthman, Pythian, Nemean and Olympian (ii) Ancient Olympic Games (b) The modern Olympic Games B. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS
| Reference should be made to the origin and significance of these festivals. The origin and importance of the Olympic Games to the social and political life of the ancient Greek should be discussed. Emphasis to be placed on Sparta and Athens. The origin and importance of the modern Olympic Games should be discussed. |
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| Emphasis should be on history, organization and the governing body of each of the competition. It should be noted that all sports federation have their own international competition and should be stated Candidates should be able to name the main parts of the human skeleton Candidates should be able to list the main bones involved in movement of all the joints. Joints that permit different kinds of movement should be discussed. The parts and functions of each organ listed should be discussed. The simple reflex action should be discussed. Internal and external respiration should be emphasized Aerobic and anaerobic activities in relation to respiration should be discussed. Name and locations of major muscles should be emphasized Isotonic and isometric contraction should be emphasized. |
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| The characteristics of correct posture should be discussed. Candidates should be able to state the causes of the following postural defects: kyphosis, scoliosis, lordiosis and flat foot. Corrective measures should be discussed The start, race and finish should be discussed and demonstrated. Visual and non-visual types of baton take-over and take-over zone should be explained. Demonstrated and practised The flight over hurdles should be demonstated and practiced. Different distances involved in hurdling should be explained The start, stride and finishing should be explained. The candidate should be able to explain rules and regulations of short, middle and long distance races Duties of officials should be discussed. Candidates should be able to explain the techniques and rules involved in each event and identify the various equipment and specifications used for each event. Safety precautions involved in each event should be discussed. Techniques/skills involved in jumping events should be explained demonstrated and practised. Different styles of high jump (flop, straddle, western roll, scissors and different techniques/skills involved in long jump (sail/hang and hitch kick should be discussed, demonstrated and practised. Skills in each game should demonstrate and practised |
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3. Racket games (1) (a) tennis (b) table tennis (c) badminton (i) Specification of court/table of all games; (ii) types of equipment used; (iii) skills involved in each game; (iv) rules and regulations (v) officiating 4. Traditional dances (a) dances from the regions of each country (b) costumes for various dances (c) types of traditional dance and dance step E. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CONDITIONING
F. NUTRITION, DRUG AND SPORTS
| Safety precaution involved in each game should be discussed. Candidates should be able to draw and label standard courts/playing areas and equipment. terminologies in each game should be explained. Duties of officials in each game should be discussed. The application of the rules and regulations should be discussed Skills in each game should demonstrate and practised Safety precautions in each game should be discussed. Candidates should be able to draw and label standard court and playing areas and demonstrated the skills involved in each game. The application of the rules and regulations should be discussed. Teachers should demonstrate coaching points emphasized. Pupils should practice. Game situation should be encouraged. Qualities of good health should be mentioned. The importance of keeping the body clean before, during and after exercise should be emphasized. The importance of selecting appropriate sportswear for difference sports and games should be emphasized. Reference should be made to the effect of good and bad sportswear on the body. Emphasis should be on pre-game nutrition role of carbohydrate in sports performance. Emphasis should be placed on: Stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogen, sedatives and ergogenic aids. |
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| Candidates should be able to identify kinds of sports injuries and explain the causes, symptoms, management and prevention of each injury. Candidates should be able to define and apply first aid to sports injury. They should also be able to list the contents of a first aid box. Pupils should be made aware of the use, care and maintenance of sportswear. The role of sportswear in regulating body temperature before, during and after exercise should be discussed. The management for each of these should be discussed. The different types and application of artificial respiration should be discussed. The need for safety precautions in physical education should be discussed. Administrative chart and organogram at different levels should be emphasized. Administrative chart and organogram at different institutional levels should be emphasized. |
