Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Physical and Health Education outline · Section B: Human Anatomy and Physiology in Relation to PHE
Contents / notes
- Description of endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph
- Relationship between body types and physical activities
- Definition and characteristics of correct posture
- Types of postural defects: flatfoot, scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis
- Causes and corrective measures of postural defects
Candidate objectives
- Describe the various body types.
- Relate body types to performance in physical activities.
- Define and state the characteristics of good posture.
- Explain the types of postural defects.
- State the causes of postural defects, such as poor habits, accidents, heredity and disease.
- Explain the role of exercise, nutrition, good habits and medical intervention in correcting postural defects.
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