GRADE 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION NOTES TERM 1 2 3

GRADE 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION NOTES TERM 1 2 3

GRADE 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION NOTES TERM 1 2 3

Enhance your knowledge with GRADE 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Notes for Term 1, 2, and 3. Our comprehensive notes cover all essential topics for students. Perfect resource teachers and students.

SUMMARY OF STRANDS AND SUB STRANDS
1.0 Ball Games
1.1 Football
1.2 Netball
1.3 Volleyball
1.4 Handball
1.5 Basketball
1.6 Rugby
2.0 Athletics
2.1 Sprints
2.2 Long Jump
2.3 Javelin
2.4 Shot Put
3.0 Optional Sports
3.1 Hockey 20 (10 lessons for each sport) Schools choose at least Two Sports.
3.2 Swimming
3.3 Softball
3.4 Baseball5
3.5 Cricket
3.6 Table tennis
3.7 Tennis
3.8 Badminton

 

STRAND 1.0: BALL GAMES

Sub-Strand 1.1: Football

1. Facility and Equipment

  • Facility:
    • Rectangular standard football field.
    • Dimensions: Length 90-120 meters, Width 45-90 meters.
    • Goalposts: 7.32 m wide, 2.44 m high.
    • Markings: Center circle, penalty area, goal area, touchlines, goal lines.
  • Equipment:
    • Football: Size 5 (adults), size 4/3 (youth).
    • Goalposts and nets.
    • Corner flags.
    • Shin guards, football boots, goalkeeper gloves.

2. Lofted Pass

  • Stance: Feet shoulder-width apart, non-kicking foot beside the ball, body leaning slightly forward.
  • Contact: Use laces to strike lower part of the ball; angle foot to lift the ball.
  • Follow Through: Swing kicking leg upward in direction of pass; maintain balance.

3. Marking and Dodging

  • Marking: Stay between opponent and goal, predict movements, use close or zonal marking.
  • Dodging: Feint, fake, turn quickly, accelerate/decelerate to evade opponent.

4. Goalkeeping

  • Quick reactions to shots.
  • Side and forward dives to save shots.
  • Maintain central positioning in relation to the ball.
  • Catching: Secure the ball with hands.
  • Punching: Use fists to clear ball away from goal.

Practical Activities

  • Marking the football field and improvising equipment.
  • Practicing lofted passes in pairs.
  • Drilling marking and dodging techniques.
  • Goalkeeping drills: catching, diving, punching.
  • Mini football games applying all learned skills.
  • Reflecting on personal abilities and peer feedback.

Safety Considerations

  • Warm-up and cool-down exercises.
  • Proper use of equipment.
  • Adherence to rules and regulations.
  • Awareness of surroundings to avoid collisions.
  • Hydration.