Intramural and Extramural Activities and Tournament

Grade 12 · Physical Education

Semester 1 | Period 1 | Week 1

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 1

School Name: __________________________

Teacher’s Name: ________________________

Subject: Physical Education

Grade Level: Grade 12
Week & Period: Week 1, Period I
Date: __________________________

Topic: Intramural and Extramural Activities and Tournament
Subtopic: Definitions of Intramural and Extramural Activities

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  1. Define intramural activities.
  2. Define extramural activities.
  3. Identify key characteristics of both activity types.
  4. Differentiate between intramural and extramural activities through real-life examples.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners are familiar with school sports programs and general concepts of physical education.

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Charts showing examples of intramural vs. extramural events
  • School sports timetable
  • Pictures/videos of past competitions
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed definitions and worksheet for pair activity

 

ABC Teaching Model

A - Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes

Teacher prompts:

  • Ask: "Have you ever taken part in a sports competition inside your school? What about a competition with another school?"
  • Prompt learners to share brief experiences.

Activity:

  • Light warm-up: jog in place, arm circles, leg stretches.
  • During the warm-up, students respond to prompts about whether their experience was within their school or with other schools.

 

B - Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes

Definitions:

  • Intramural activities are organized within the same school (e.g., Inter-house sports).
  • Extramural activities are organized between two or more schools (e.g., School football league with another school).

Key Characteristics:

Intramural

Extramural

Within the school

Between schools

Promotes internal unity

Builds external relations

Lower competition level

Higher competition level

Less logistical cost

Requires transportation and coordination

Examples:

  • Intramural: Inter-house athletics, class vs. class soccer, school spelling bee.
  • Extramural: Inter-school debate, regional volleyball competition, national quiz competition.

Learners' Activities:

  • Group Activity: Complete a comparison worksheet (Venn Diagram) identifying similarities and differences.
  • Watch video clips: One showing an intramural sports day and another showing an extramural football match.
  • Class Discussion: Debate in two groups whether intramural or extramural is more beneficial for schools.

 

C - Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes

Review Questions:

  1. What is an intramural activity?
  2. Give 2 examples of extramural activities.
  3. What is the major difference between intramural and extramural activities?

Assessment:

  • Short quiz (multiple choice):
  1. Intramural activities are held: A. Between nations
    Inside the school
    C. In a gymnasium
    D. Among friends
  2. Which of the following is an extramural activity? A. Class vs. class debate
    Inter-house athletics
    C. School vs. school quiz
    D. Recess break games

Assignment:

  1. Write two paragraphs explaining the importance of intramural activities.
  2. Interview a teacher or sports coordinator about a recent extramural competition the school participated in.
  3. Prepare a chart with 3 examples each of intramural and extramural events, to be displayed next class.

 

Detailed Notes:

  • Intramural activities are essential for student engagement and leadership within the school.
  • Extramural activities extend learning and competition beyond the school environment.
  • Both support physical fitness, sportsmanship, and community.

 

Expanded Instructions:

  • Define terms multiple times in different ways.
  • Support definitions with audio-visual aids.
  • Use real examples from the school or community.
  • Walk around during group work to monitor understanding.

 

Inclusive/Differentiation:

  • Allow peer explanation for struggling students.
  • Provide picture-based worksheets for ELL/low-literacy learners.
  • Offer oral presentation option for students who cannot write their full chart.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • Did students relate to the differences easily?
  • Were examples from their own school helpful?
  • Did group work foster collaboration?
  • Are follow-up questions required next class to deepen understanding?