Summary

This MS Word document contains the complete Grade 10 Sports and Recreation Schemes of Work Term 1, 2026. A PDF version can also be provided upon request.

The schemes cover 6 lessons per week and are organized under the following strand and sub-strands:

Strand 1.0: Health and Fitness

Sub-strand 1.1: Flexibility

• Identifying and comparing dynamic and static stretching techniques.

• Demonstrating proper execution of both dynamic and static stretches with balance and fluid coordination.

• Critiquing peers’ stretching demonstrations.

• Enhancing flexibility through structured games.

• Performing advanced stretching routines for warm-up and cool-down sessions.

• Appreciating the role of stretching in health, performance, and disease prevention.

Sub-strand 1.2: Muscular Strength and Endurance

• Differentiating between muscular strength and muscular endurance.

• Identifying and improvising materials to create simple weights.

• Performing strength and endurance exercises using improvised weights and bodyweight (push-ups, squats, etc.).

• Developing strength and endurance through mini-games.

• Evaluating peers’ performance and applying safety measures during training.

Sub-strand 1.3: Cardiovascular Endurance

• Examining the physical, health, and performance benefits of cardiovascular endurance.

• Participating in low-impact activities (walking, cycling) and high-impact activities (running, skipping).

• Taking part in interval training and group fitness sessions.

• Applying cardiovascular endurance in sport-specific activities while practicing safe play.

• Assessing personal endurance levels (e.g., timed running test).

Sub-strand 1.4: Posture for Performance

• Distinguishing between correct and defective posture in sitting, standing, and walking.

• Analyzing posture during running, jumping, throwing, and kicking.

• Demonstrating correct posture in various movements.

• Identifying common postural defects (kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis).

• Performing corrective exercises to improve posture.

• Applying proper posture in sports to enhance performance and reduce injuries.

Sub-strand 1.5: Recreation and Wellness

• Outlining the impact of physical activity on overall wellness.

• Exploring the dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and mental.

• Participating in recreational activities that promote holistic well-being.

• Sharing feedback on recreation outcomes and demonstrating competence in selected activities.

Sub-strand 1.6: Injuries in Sports

• Classifying common sports injuries (acute and chronic) and identifying their causes.

• Examining acute injuries (sprains, fractures) and chronic injuries (tendinitis, overuse).

• Assessing strategies for preventing injuries and applying safe play habits.

• Implementing safety routines such as proper warm-up and equipment inspection.

• Demonstrating an injury-prevention matrix and embracing safety practices in sports.

Main Reference:
KICD Curriculum Design for Sports and Recreation.