JSS 1 Physical & Health Education Syllabus
JSS 1 Physical Fitness and Body Conditioning Programme
- Importance of physical fitness
- Components of physical fitness (endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition)
- Warm-up exercises
- Stretching exercises
- Cardiovascular exercises
- Strength training exercises
- Cool-down exercises
JSS 1 Recreation, Leisure and Dance Activities
- Introduction to recreation and leisure
- Importance of recreation and leisure activities
- Various types of recreational activities (indoor and outdoor)
- Introduction to dance and its benefits
- Basic dance steps and movements
- Choreography of simple dance routines
JSS 1 Athletics (Track and Field)
- Introduction to athletics
- Various track and field events (sprints, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, etc.)
- Rules and techniques for each event
- Practice and training for track and field events
- Organizing and participating in inter-house athletics competitions
JSS 1 Ball games: Soccer & Volleyball
- Introduction to soccer and volleyball
- Basic rules and techniques of soccer and volleyball
- Individual skills development in soccer (dribbling, passing, shooting, etc.)
- Individual skills development in volleyball (serving, passing, setting, spiking, etc.)
- Teamwork and strategy in soccer and volleyball
- Organizing and participating in inter-class soccer and volleyball tournaments
JSS 1 Contact and Non-Contact Sports
- Introduction to contact and non-contact sports
- Examples of contact sports (boxing, wrestling, rugby, etc.)
- Examples of non-contact sports (swimming, table tennis, badminton, etc.)
- Safety precautions and rules for contact sports
- Skills development and practice in specific contact and non-contact sports
- Organizing and participating in friendly matches and competitions
JSS 1 Personal, School and Community Health
- Personal hygiene and cleanliness
- Importance of good personal health habits
- Common health issues and their prevention (colds, flu, allergies, etc.)
- School health policies and practices
- Promoting health in the community
- Volunteer opportunities in health-related activities
JSS 1 Food, Nutrition and Health
- Importance of a balanced diet
- Nutrients and their functions (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, etc.)
- Food groups and their recommended servings
- Meal planning and preparation
- Healthy eating habits and food choices
- Effects of poor nutrition on health
JSS 1 Pathogens, Diseases and Prevention
- Introduction to pathogens and diseases
- Types of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
- Common diseases and their prevention (malaria, cholera, typhoid, HIV/AIDS, etc.)
- Personal hygiene practices to prevent the spread of diseases
- Immunization and vaccination programs
- Health campaigns and awareness initiatives
By following this comprehensive syllabus, students in JSS 1 will gain a solid foundation in physical and health education. They will develop essential skills, knowledge, and habits that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
This course is helpful for the following exams: JSS 1