RECREATION ACTIVITIES

TITLE: NOTE OF LESSON ON PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

TERM: SECOND TERM

THEME: RECREATION

WEEK: WEEK 7

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: RECREATION ACTIVITIES

UNITS:

• Definition of recreation
• Classification of recreation activities

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, students should be able to know about:

• Understand the definition of recreation.
• List the characteristics of recreation
• Identify the needs that can be met through taking part in recreation programmes.

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

• Explanation
• Discussion
• Questions and answers

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
• Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
• Unified Schemes of Work for Lagos State Primary Schools (MIDDLE BASIC)
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education.
• Internet.
• Edudelight Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: The students are familiar with.

WORD FILE: relaxation, leisure, development.                    

                              CONTENT

                RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

Recreation is an activity that renews our health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation. It is the sporting activities we engage our self in during our leisure time.

CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATION

Recreation is classified into:

1. Indoor activities
2. Outdoor activities

                   CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION

1. Recreation occurs during free time
2. Is prevent laziness
3. It is accepted socially
4. It provides enjoyment
5. It is voluntary
6. It is productive in nature
7. It contribute to the physical, mental and moral development of a child.

THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN

Recreation helps to meet the needs of children in the following way.

1. Need to be free from fear.
2. Need to feel free from feeling of guilt
3. Need to be an achiever
4. Need to belong
5. Need for love and affection
6. Need for self-respect through participation
7. Need for variety and relief from tension

LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMES

1. Social Activities: Film, Picnics, Parties, etc.
2. Arts and Crafts:  weaving, clay work, carving, leather work, knitting, etc.
3. Drama:  radio, television, storytelling, plays, etc.
4. Indoor recreation: chess, darts, Ludo, draft, Ayo, etc.
5. Sports and Games: Table Tennis, basketball, soccer, mini –volleyball, etc.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (BASIC GYMNASTIC ACTIVITES).
• The Teacher introduces the topic (RECREATION ACTIVITIES).
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES

• Learners participate in the class discussion
• Learners pay visit to a zoological garden, botanical garden, museum of antiquities.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

Teacher ask the learners to:

• What is recreation
• Mention three (3) characteristics of  recreation
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CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.

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