Authors
Ruth Kahiga, Peter Wanjihia, Winnie NyokabiPublisher
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The study kit contains 29 chapters and 157 exercises of which 97 are in the chapters and 60 in the task exercises.
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Authors
Ruth Kahiga, Peter Wanjihia, Winnie Nyokabi -
Subject
Physical education -
Grade
Grade 8 -
Kit's language
English -
Publisher
Kenya Literature Bureau -
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KLB TopScholar Physical Education and Sports Grade 8 Learner’s Book is a learning area aimed at equipping the learner with knowledge, skills, competences and desired attitudes that enhance moral values in games and sports to create a lifelong healthy living.
KLB TopScholar Physical Education and Sports Grade 8 Learner’s Book has been comprehensively written to meet the requirements of the new Competency Based Curriculum for Grade 8. The content is guided strictly by the specific learning outcomes in the curriculum design. The following are the key features of this book:
• It has employed a learner-centred approach where all experiences are centred on the learner’s interests, knowledge and application to real life situations.
• Some of the methods used include: Explanations, narration, inquiry, discovery, role plays and demonstration.
• The book is lavishly illustrated to enliven the content.
• The language used is at the level of the learner with familiar situations created to help the learner understand more difficult concepts.
• The learner has been provided with fun games to enhance active participation and enjoyment.
• Active learning activities like discussions, working in groups and class presentations are integrated within the lessons to make learning interesting and participatory.
1. Games
Lead |
Chapter |
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1.1. |
Equipment and Facilities in Basketball
Free chapter! |
1.2. | Passes and Reception in Basketball |
1.3. | Dodging and Marking in Basketball |
1.4. | Dribbling in Basketball |
1.5. | Footwork in Basketball |
1.6. | Shooting in Basketball |
1.7. | Volley and Punt Kicks in Soccer |
1.8. | Dribbling in Soccer |
1.9. | Dodging and Marking in Soccer |
1.10. | Tackling in Soccer |
1.11. | Goalkeeping in Soccer |
2. Athletics
Lead |
Chapter |
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2.1. | Triple Jump in Field Events |
2.2. | Glide Style in Shot put |
2.3. | Middle Distance Races in Track Events |
2.4. | Rhythm in Hurdling races |
3. Physical fitness and health
Lead |
Chapter |
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3.1. | Pre‑assessment for Fitness |
3.2. | Fitness activities for Fitness Components |
3.3. | Post‑assessment for Fitness Components |
4. Career opportunities in fitness and sports
5. Swimming
Lead |
Chapter |
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5.1. | Breast stroke in swimming |
5.2. | Inverted breast stroke in swimming |
6. Hockey
Lead |
Chapter |
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6.1. | Dribbling in Hockey |
6.2. | Tackling in Hockey |
7. Kabaddi
Lead |
Chapter |
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7.1. | Defensive Skills in Kabaddi |
7.2. | Attacking Skills in Kabaddi |
8. Extras
Lead |
Chapter |
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8.1. | Glossary |