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UNIT 1 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Physical EducationPhysical activity in Botswana began in everyday life and indigenous games (e.g., diketo, mhele/morabaraba, setapa). Over time, schools formalised movement into Physical Education (PE) a curriculum subject with outcomes, assessment, inclusion, and wellness goals. In this lesson, you trace the key milestones and explain why indigenous games still matter in PE today.
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Quiz 1: Physical EducationTen questions about how PE developed in Botswana. After each correct answer you’ll see why it’s correct—use that explanation to strengthen your notes.
UNIT 2 - HEALTH AND FITNESS
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Cardiovascular system and the skeletal muscular systems
In this lesson you’ll connect how the heart, blood, and blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients with how muscles and joints create movement. You’ll compare muscle types & contractions, examine joint structure & movement, learn how the body responds to exercise (heart rate, stroke volume, oxygen use), and link this to energy systems (aerobic vs anaerobic) and injury prevention & first aid.
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Quiz 2: Cardiovascular system and the skeletal muscular systems10 questions across heart–blood, muscle types & contractions, joints & movement, energy systems, and injury basics. After each correct answer, read the explanation to understand why it’s correct.
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Diet and Physical Activity
Today we connect what you eat and how you move to your health, skill and performance. You’ll differentiate health vs fitness, learn the components (health-related & skill-related), see how nutrition & lifestyle help or harm long-term health (incl. HIV context and substance use), apply training principles (FITT, progression, rest), and sketch a simple fitness plan for a sport or track/field event.
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Quiz 3: Diet and Physical ActivityTen questions on health vs fitness, components, nutrition/substances, training principles, and sport-specific planning. After each question, read the explanation of why the correct answer is correct.
UNIT 3 - BALL GAMES
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Types of games
Ball games can be grouped by how you use space and score. We’ll first categorise common games (to understand tactical problems), then go deep on Netball as a school-friendly example: essential sending/receiving skills, court, positions, tactics/formations, rules & scoring, officiating, and simple analysis tools you can use to plan and improve performance.
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Quiz 4 - Types of games
Is PE the same as sport?
No. PE is a school subject (skills, health, analysis, values); sport is usually competitive play.
Why keep indigenous games in PE?
They’re inclusive, low-cost, and develop fundamental skills and cultural identity—ideal for BGCSE aims.
Do we need fancy facilities to teach PE?
No. Many lessons use open space and simple equipment; learning targets and safety matter most.
How does PE link to health topics like HIV?
Through active tasks + reflection that build life-skills (decision-making, empathy, refusal skills).
How is PE assessed at senior level?
Combination of theory, practical performance, and coursework/e-portfolios with teacher feedback.
Why does my heart race even in the first minute of exercise?
Your muscles demand more O₂ and nutrients; HR and SV rise to increase Q and deliver them quickly.
Is eccentric contraction “bad” because it causes soreness?
No—eccentrics are essential for control and strength. They can cause DOMS if volume is high or unaccustomed; progress gradually.
How do I know if I’m training aerobically or anaerobically?
Think intensity & duration: steady efforts ≥2–3 min are mostly aerobic; very hard bursts (≤60–90 s) lean anaerobic. Heart-rate zones help.
What’s the safest way to increase ROM?
Warm up, mobilise joints, then use controlled dynamic stretching; add strength through full ROM. Avoid bouncing into pain.
When should a sports injury see a clinician immediately?
Severe pain, visible deformity, inability to bear weight, numbness/tingling, or head/neck/back injuries—stop activity and refer.
Do I need supplements to be fit?
No—most learners achieve goals with balanced meals, hydration, sleep, and a structured plan.
How many rest days should I have?
At least 1–2 per week; heavy phases may need more. Recovery drives adaptation.
Can I get fit without a gym?
Yes—running, cycling, skipping, bodyweight circuits, hill sprints, mobility work.
How do I avoid plateaus?
Adjust FITT (small intensity or volume changes), vary drills, and re-test every 4–6 weeks.
How do I tailor training to a sport?
Identify the sport’s energy demands & key components, then prioritise matching drills (e.g., sprints + plyometrics for 100 m; intervals + tempo for 1500 m).
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