JSS1 Physical and Health Education Scheme of Work

Nigeria • NERDC-aligned Junior Secondary School 1

Physical and Health Education — JSS1

Term-by-term breakdown for JSS1 Physical and Health Education, aligned with BECE/NERDC guidance.

Back to JSS1 Subjects Download PDF

Syllabus Topics

JSS1
  1. Physical Fitness and Body Conditioning Programme
    1. Meaning and components of physical fitness (health and performance related)
    2. Characteristics of a physically fit person; importance
    3. Exercises to develop strength, endurance, flexibility; safety precautions
  2. Recreation, Leisure and Dance Activities
    1. Meaning and differences; benefits (refreshment, fun, mental alertness, social stability)
  3. Athletics: Track and Field — Group/Combined Events
    1. Basic skills/techniques in shot put and discus: grip, stance, execution, follow-through
    2. Rules governing discus and shot put; safety measures
  4. Ball Games: Soccer and Volleyball
    1. Basic skills and techniques; application of rules and regulations
    2. Officials and functions; facilities and equipment; values; common injuries
  5. Contact and Non-contact Sports
    1. Definitions and examples (wrestling, judo; gymnastics, swimming)
    2. Benefits; basic skills and techniques; safety measures
  6. Personal, School and Community Health
    1. Determinants of health; characteristics of a healthy person
    2. Sewage and refuse: meaning, methods of disposal; sources of water supply
  7. Food, Nutrition and Health
    1. Meaning and classes of food nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats/oils, minerals, vitamins, water)
    2. Importance: eliminate hunger, energy for activities, healthy living
  8. Pathogens, Diseases and Prevention
    1. Diseases caused by pathogens; preventive measures (nutrition, exercise, hygiene, immunization, ventilation, safe water, sanitation, timely treatment, health education, vaccination)
Back to JSS1 Subjects All Scheme of Works Download PDF