Intramural and Extramural Activities and Tournament

Grade 12 · Physical Education

Semester 1 | Period 1 | Week 4

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Subject: Physical Education

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 4

School Name: __________________________

Teacher’s Name: ________________________

Subject: Physical Education

Grade Level: Grade 12
Week & Period: Week 4, Period I
Date: __________________________

Topic: Intramural and Extramural Activities and Tournament
Subtopic: Planning and Organizing School Tournaments

 

Learning Objectives:

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

  1. Outline steps in planning a school tournament.
  2. Identify roles and responsibilities of sports committee members.
  3. Design a simple tournament schedule.
  4. Explain how to manage resources and logistics for school tournaments.

 

Previous Knowledge:

Learners understand types of tournaments and have seen examples of intramural and extramural events.

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Chart of planning steps
  • Sample tournament schedules
  • Committee role cards
  • Budget template
  • Whiteboard and markers

 

ABC Teaching Model

A - Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes

Teacher prompts:

  • Ask: “Have you ever helped organize a school event?”
  • Ask: “What do you think must be done before a tournament can take place?”

Activity:

  • Light jogging and cross-body stretches.
  • Each learner quickly shouts one task needed to plan a sports day (e.g., get jerseys, invite teams).

 

B - Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes

Steps in Organizing a Tournament:

  1. Identify the purpose and type of tournament.
  2. Form a planning committee.
  3. Prepare a budget.
  4. Choose a venue and date.
  5. Invite teams and send rules.
  6. Arrange equipment and officiating staff.
  7. Create match fixtures and time schedule.
  8. Promote the event (posters, social media).
  9. Set safety and first aid arrangements.

Roles in the Planning Committee:

  • Chairperson: Oversees planning
  • Secretary: Takes minutes, writes letters
  • Treasurer: Manages finances
  • Publicity Officer: Advertises event
  • Officials/Referees: Enforce rules during matches

Sample Activity:

  • Provide a hypothetical scenario: Organize a 1-day inter-house volleyball tournament.
  • Learners break into groups and fill out a planning template: pick roles, choose venue, make a fixture, etc.

Learners' Activities:

  • Design a 1-day schedule for a 4-team knockout tournament.
  • Assign roles and draft duties for a school tournament planning team.
  • Complete a worksheet matching planning steps to actions.

 

C - Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes

Review Questions:

  1. Name 3 key roles in a tournament committee.
  2. What is the first step in planning a school tournament?
  3. Why is budgeting important when organizing a tournament?

Assessment:

  • Short quiz (multiple choice):
  1. Who manages money in a tournament committee? A. Secretary
    Chairperson
    C. Treasurer
    D. Publicity Officer
  2. Which step should come first when planning a tournament? A. Hire a referee
    Buy snacks
    C. Form a committee
    D. Announce winners

Assignment:

  1. Create a poster advertising a fictional inter-school tournament.
  2. Interview a teacher or coach about their experience organizing a sports event.
  3. Write 5–7 sentences describing the importance of each planning step in organizing a successful tournament.

 

Detailed Notes:

  • Planning builds students’ leadership, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Knowing roles reduces confusion and ensures smooth event management.
  • Early preparation prevents logistical problems during sports day.

 

Expanded Instructions:

  • Provide a real-life case study from the school or local event.
  • Use charts and visual aids for planning steps.
  • Allow creative group presentations of their planning process.

 

Inclusive/Differentiation:

  • Allow students to choose preferred roles in group planning.
  • Use visual schedules and labeled charts.
  • Assign tasks based on learners’ strengths (e.g., artist = poster design).

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • Did learners understand planning steps clearly?
  • Were they able to relate the lesson to real school events?
  • Which group demonstrated the most effective teamwork?
  • Should more time be given for actual mock planning next time?