Physical Education Grade 10 Notes
Physical Education Grade 10 Notes
Develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes for a healthy, active lifestyle with these comprehensive Grade 10 Physical Education notes. This complete resource for Senior School covers a wide range of physical activities, from foundational ball games and athletics to a variety of optional sports. The CBE curriculum is designed to build competence, foster sportsmanship, and promote lifelong fitness, empowering you to participate confidently in physical activities both in and out of school.
By the end of Senior School, the learner should be able to:
a) Use technology appropriately to learn and enhance mastery of skills in physical activity.
b) Develop suitable physical activity skills to prevent or overcome challenges associated with personal health and wellness.
c) Engage actively in physical activities in and out of school to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Physical Education.
d) Develop individual talent for leisure, enjoyment, and self-fulfilment.
e) Apply physical fitness concepts, practices, and attitudes that contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle.
f) Demonstrate responsibility to the environment for own and others’ safety during participation in physical activities.
g) Demonstrate desirable behaviour and commitment towards improvement of personal life, community, nation, and the world.
h) Appreciate and respect individual differences while engaging in physical activity and sports.
i) Exhibit appropriate attitudes and values that promote pertinent and contemporary issues through participation in physical activities.
The detailed topics covered in these notes, which build towards these outcomes, are as follows:
STRAND 1.0: BALL GAMES
SUB-STRAND 1.1: FOOTBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Pitch, The Ball, Player Equipment)
Skill 1: The Lofted Pass (Stance, Contact, Follow-through)
Skill 2: Marking and Dodging (Defensive and Offensive Skills)
Skill 3: Goalkeeping (The Set Position, Catching, Diving, Punching)
SUB-STRAND 1.2: NETBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Netball Court, Goal Posts, The Ball)
Skill 1: The Flip Pass
Skill 2: The Side Pass
Basic Rules for Enjoyment (3-Second Rule, Footwork Rule, Contact Rule)
SUB-STRAND 1.3: VOLLEYBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Court, The Net, The Ball)
Skill: The Set (Setting)
Sportsmanship in Volleyball
SUB-STRAND 1.4: HANDBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Court, The Goal, The Ball)
Skill 1: The Sidestep (Dodging)
Skill 2: Goalkeeping (Blocking)
Health and Fitness Benefits
SUB-STRAND 1.5: BASKETBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Court, The Hoop, The Ball)
Skill 1: The Set Shot (B.E.E.F. Principle)
Skill 2: The Layup Shot
Skill 3: The Jump Shot
SUB-STRAND 1.6: RUGBY
Facilities and Playing Zones (The Pitch, Key Zones)
Equipment (Rugby Ball, Mouthguard, Boots)
Skill 1: Dodging and Marking
Skill 2: The Grubber Kick
Safety Rules (Tackling, The Scrum, Falling)
STRAND 2.0: ATHLETICS
SUB-STRAND 2.1: SPRINTS
The Start (The Bunch Start, Medium Start, Elongated Start)
Acceleration Phase (Body Position, Leg Action, Arm Action)
The Finish (The Dip Technique)
SUB-STRAND 2.2: LONG JUMP
Phase 1: The Approach (The Run-Up)
Phase 2: The Take-off (Penultimate Step, The Plant, The Drive)
Phase 3: The Flight (Hang Style, Hitch-Kick)
Phase 4: The Landing and Recovery
SUB-STRAND 2.3: JAVELIN THROW
Grip and Carriage (V-Grip, American Grip, Finnish Grip)
The Approach Run
The Withdrawal and Crossover (Impulse Steps)
The Release and Follow-through
SUB-STRAND 2.4: SHOT PUT
Basics: Grip and Placement
Style 1: The O’Brien (Glide) Style
Style 2: The Spin Style (Rotation)
Release and Recovery
STRAND 3.0: OPTIONAL SPORTS
SUB-STRAND 3.1: HOCKEY
Facilities and Equipment (The Pitch, Stick, Ball, Protective Gear)
Skill 1: Dribbling (Indian Dribble, Push Dribble)
Skill 2: Passing (Push Pass, The Drive, The Sweep)
Skill 3: Hitting and Stopping
SUB-STRAND 3.2: SWIMMING
Facilities and Safety
Skill 1: Front Crawl (Freestyle)
Skill 2: Backstroke
Skill 3: Turns (Open Turn, Tumble Turn)
Water Games (Aqua Volleyball, Aqua Aerobics)
SUB-STRAND 3.3: SOFTBALL
Facilities and Equipment (The Diamond, Ball, Bat, Glove)
Skill 1: Batting (Grip, Stance, Swing, Follow-through)
Skill 2: Pitching (Stance, Windmill Motion, Release)
Values and PCIs
SUB-STRAND 3.4: BASEBALL5
Facilities and Equipment (The Field, The Ball, No Bats/Gloves)
Skill 1: Hitting (Stance, Toss, Swing & Contact)
Defense (Fielding)
SUB-STRAND 3.5: CRICKET
Facilities and Equipment (Pitch, Stumps, Bat, Protective Gear)
Skill: Batting Techniques (Cover Drive, Hook Shot, Lofted Shot)
Values and Safety
SUB-STRAND 3.6: TABLE TENNIS
Facilities and Equipment (Table, Bat, Grip)
Skill 1: The Drive (Forehand & Backhand)
Skill 2: The Push Shot
SUB-STRAND 3.7: TENNIS
Facilities and Equipment (Court, Scoring)
Skill: Groundstrokes (Forehand Drive, Backhand Drive)
Mental and Social Aspects
SUB-STRAND 3.8: BADMINTON
Facilities and Equipment (Court, Shuttlecock, Racquet)
Skill 1: The Clear (Forehand Overhead, Backhand)
Skill 2: The Drop Shot
Fitness Benefits