This question was attempted by few candidates and their performance was poor. In part (a) the few candidates that answered the question mixed up their answers . In part (b) the candidates that answered the question missed the track.
The expected answers are as follows:
6. CONTRIBUTIONS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING BODIES IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN WEST AFRICA
(a)(i) CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES
- introduction of physical training for physical fitness of the individual
- physical training syllabus was introduced by the Christian missionaries
- introduction of team games/sports in schools
- introduction of recreational/leisure time activities
- organisation of sports competitions in West Africa
- training of Physical Education personnel at home and abroad.
(ii) COLONIAL ADMINISTRATORS
- introduction of physical training in the school curriculum
- introduction of British sports into West Africa
- organisation of sports for schools
- training of teachers for sports activities in schools
- establishment of recreational clubs.
(iii) BRITISH COUNCIL
- Introduction of physical training syllabus in schools
- promotion of physical education to various parts of West Africa
- scholarship to West Africa citizens to study Physical Education abroad.
- provision of sports equipment/construction of sports facilities
- instrumental to the production of first set of indigenous physical educators
- made sports to be firmly established in schools.
(b) IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TO ATHLETES
- improvement of skills
- exposure
- friendship/social interaction at international level
- job opportunity/career development/economic benefits
- popularity/fame among athletes
- enhances the spirit of sportsmanship
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