SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 2, Week 11

Sports Excellence Pathways

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.3.LI.1 - Exploring technology to build a 21st-century career in physical education.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Identify at least five specific ways technology is used to build careers in physical education, sports coaching, and sports science.
  2. Explain how digital tools such as video analysis, fitness tracking apps, and social media contribute to professional growth in sports-related careers.
  3. Research and describe the role of at least one professional in Ghana or internationally who uses technology in their physical education or sports career.
  4. Demonstrate familiarity with online platforms (e.g., YouTube, LinkedIn, sports analytics software, e-learning sites) used for career development in physical education.
  5. Discuss, in groups, the advantages and potential challenges of using technology to pursue a career in physical education.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
Sports Excellence Pathways (3.3)
Content standard
2.3.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding of professional pathways in Sports Excellence 2.3.3.LO.1 Identify unattractive professional pathways in Sports Excellence
Indicator
2.3.3.LI.1 - Exploring technology to build a 21st-century career in physical education.
Suggested placement
Semester 2, Week 11 (Week 31 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. 84

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Digital Learning: Research the methods of using technology to develop careers in physical education
Assessment (2.3.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.