JAMB Physical and Health Education · Section 3

Athletics: Field Events

Section C: Theory and Practice of Sports and Games

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Syllabus content and objectives

Official JAMB Physical and Health Education outline · Section C: Theory and Practice of Sports and Games

Contents / notes

  • Throwing events: discus, javelin and shot put
  • Facilities and equipment with specifications for throwing events
  • Styles and techniques in throwing events
  • Rules, regulations and officiating in throwing events
  • Safety measures in throwing events
  • Jumping events: high jump, long jump, pole vault and triple jump
  • Facilities and equipment with specifications for jumping events
  • Styles and techniques in jumping events
  • Rules, regulations and officiating in jumping events

Candidate objectives

  • Name the events that make up throwing and jumping events.
  • Identify various facilities, equipment and specifications.
  • Explain the styles and techniques in throwing and jumping events.
  • Explain the rules and regulations in throwing and jumping events.
  • Discuss safety precautions in throwing events.
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