Sports Excellence Pathways · SHS1 Physical…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Discuss career pathways in Sports Excellence

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe at least five distinct career pathways available in sports excellence in Ghana, including their key roles and requirements.
Explain the difference between direct sports careers (athletes, coaches) and sports-related careers (administration, media, medicine, management).
Discuss the educational and training routes required for at least three specific sports careers.
Analyse the challenges and opportunities within selected sports career pathways in Ghana using strategic reasoning.
Present a group discussion on a chosen career pathway, demonstrating leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Sports Excellence Pathways (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pathways in Sports Excellence 1.3.3.LO.1 Identify and discuss pathways in sports excellence
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.2 - Discuss career pathways in Sports Excellence
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 50

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Use questions to engage learners in small groups to discuss career pathways in sports excellence and share their thoughts
Assessment (1.3.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Course books
- Videos
- ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors