Cultivating a healthy lifestyle and physical well-being is essential for overall development.
This article presents the JSS2 Physical and Health Education scheme of work for the academic session, covering essential topics from fitness and sports to nutrition and wellness.
Recommended textbooks have also been added as an aid to help you promote active learning, teamwork and a healthy body
JSS 2 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Pathogens Diseases and their Prevention
- Definition of pathogens
- Types of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
- Common diseases caused by pathogens
Week 2: Pathogens Diseases and their Prevention (cont’d)
- Symptoms of pathogen-related diseases
- Methods of prevention (vaccination, hygiene practices)
- Treatment options
Week 3: Sport and Games (cont’d)
- Definition and importance of sports and games
- Definition of athletics
- Basic skills in discus and shot put
Week 4: Sports and Games (cont’d)
- Perform the basic skills in discus and shot put
- Draw and label the sector with dimensions
Week 5: Personal Hygiene
- Definition of environment
- Characteristics of healthy environment
- Characteristics of a physical fit person
Week 6: Sport and Games (cont’d)
- Narrate the history and development of volleyball and soccer
- Describe volleyball and soccer
- Role of sports in physical fitness
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Personal Hygiene (cont’d)
- Meaning of sanitation
- Definition of water disposal sewage
- Sewage treatment
- Advantage of social waste
Week 9: Sport and Games (cont’d)
- Swimming as non contact sport
- Basic skills and techniques in swimming
Week 10: Personal Hygiene (cont’d)
- Determinant of health and heredity.
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Recreation, Leisure, and Dance Activities
- Definition of recreation and leisure
- Types of recreational activities
- Importance of leisure and recreation
- Dance as a recreational activity
- Types of dance activities (traditional and modern dance)
Week 2: Computer Games as Leisure
- Definition of computer games
- Examples of popular computer games
- Benefits and drawbacks of computer games
Week 3: The Striking Games (Table Tennis and Tennis)
- History of table tennis and tennis
- Equipment used in table tennis and tennis
- Basic rules of table tennis and tennis
Week 4: The Striking Games (Cont’d) (Table Tennis and Tennis)
- Techniques and strategies in table tennis
- Techniques and strategies in tennis
- Importance of practice and skill development
Week 5: First Aid and Safety Education
- Definition of first aid
- Importance of First Aid treatment
Week 6: Sport Injuries
- Common sports injuries
- Prevention of sports injuries
- Basic first aid procedures for sports injuries
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: First Aid and Safety Education (Cont’d)
- Safety measures in sports and physical activities
- Importance of safety equipment
- Prevention of injuries during sports activities
Week 9: Personal, School, and Community Health
- Definition of personal health
- Importance of maintaining personal hygiene
- Role of schools in promoting health
Week 10: Personal, School, and Community Health (Cont’d)
- Community health and its importance
- School health programs and their benefits
- Role of community in health promotion
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: General Introduction to Physical Education and Athletics
- Definition and importance of Physical Education
- Overview of Athletics
- Objectives of Physical Education in schools
Week 2: General Introduction to Physical Education and Athletics (Cont’d)
- History and evolution of Physical Education
- Key components of a Physical Education program
- Benefits of Physical Education for students
Week 3: General Introduction to Physical Education and Athletics (Cont’d)
- Types of physical activities and sports
- Track and Field event
- Role of Physical Education in overall student development
- Planning and organizing Physical Education classes
Week 4: The Striking Games (Table Tennis and Tennis)
- Introduction to table tennis and tennis
- Equipment and basic rules of table tennis and tennis
- Techniques and strategies in table tennis and tennis
Week 5: The Striking Games (Cont’d)
- Advanced techniques in table tennis
- Advanced techniques in tennis
- Comparison of strategies in both sports
Week 6: The Striking Games (Cont’d)
- Practical skills development in table tennis
- Practical skills development in tennis
- Importance of practice and skill refinement
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Their Prevention
- Definition of communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Examples of communicable diseases (e.g., flu, malaria)
- Examples of non-communicable diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)
Week 9: Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Their Prevention (Cont’d)
- Nature and causes of non-communicable diseases
- Prevention and control measures for diseases
- Role of lifestyle in disease prevention
Week 10: Foods and Nutrition
- Importance of balanced diet
- Components of a healthy diet
- Role of nutrition in physical health and performance
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION Recommended Textbook
- Physical and Health Education for Junior Secondary Schools (Book 2)
- Authors: J.S. Akinmoladun and M.A. Sulaimon
- Publisher: Evans Brothers Nigeria Publishers Limited
- Macmillan Physical and Health Education for Junior Secondary Schools (Book 2)
- Authors: A.M. Nwosu and A.E. Egwuonwu
- Publisher: Macmillan Nigeria Publishers Limited
RECAP
The JSS 2 Physical and Health Education scheme of work is designed to offer students a comprehensive understanding of both health and physical activity.
In the first term, students explore pathogen-related diseases, their prevention, and treatment, alongside engaging in sports like discus, shot put, and swimming.
Personal hygiene, sanitation, and physical fitness are also highlighted.
In the second term, the focus shifts to recreational activities, computer games, striking games such as table tennis and tennis, as well as first aid, safety education, and personal health.
The third term expands on physical education’s role in athletics, the importance of communicable and non-communicable diseases prevention, and a focus on nutrition and its impact on overall health.
This well-rounded curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to stay healthy while emphasizing the importance of physical activity and proper hygiene.
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo a series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs.
While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
