JAMB PHE Syllabus - JambNest

1. Introduction to Physical Education

• Meaning and scope of PHE

• Importance of physical fitness

• Components of physical education

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Body systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory)

• Functions of body organs

• Effects of exercise on the body

3. Physical Fitness and Training

• Components of fitness

• Exercise types

• Training methods

• Benefits of exercise

4. Sports and Games

• Track and field events

• Ball games (football, basketball, volleyball)

• Indigenous games

• Rules and regulations

5. Athletics

• Sprinting and distance races

• Jumping events

• Throwing events

• Competition rules

6. Health Education

• Personal hygiene

• Environmental health

• Disease prevention

• Nutrition and health

7. First Aid and Safety Education

• First aid principles

• Emergency care

• Common injuries in sports

• Safety measures

8. Recreation and Leisure

• Meaning of recreation

• Types of recreational activities

• Importance of leisure

• Sports tourism

9. Sports Administration and Organization

• Sports bodies in Nigeria

• Organization of competitions

• Roles of coaches and referees

• Sports management

10. Drug Education and Doping

• Drug abuse in sports

• Performance enhancing drugs

• Effects on health

• Anti-doping rules

11. Nutrition and Health

• Balanced diet

• Nutrients and their functions

• Diet for athletes

• Malnutrition effects

12. Modern Sports Development

• Sports technology

• Media in sports

• International competitions

• Olympic games