Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2022

Question 5

 

  1. (a)        Give five differences between Spartan Physical Education and Athenian Physical

              Education.                                                                                           [5 marks]
(b)        Mention five objectives of the National Sports Festival.                          [5 marks]

 

Observation

 

Majority of the candidates did not respond to this question.

In part (a), majority of the candidates could not give five differences between Spartan Physical Education and Athenian Physical Education.

In part (b), majority of the candidates could not mention five objectives of the National Sports Festival.

The expected answers are as follows:

(a)        DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SPARTAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND

                      ATHENIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION


SPARTA

ATHENS

Youths are trained to be physically developed

Youths are trained for all round development

The training place was called Barracks

The training place was called Palestrae

Girls were trained for physical fitness in the barracks

Girls were only trained for household arts at home

Children left home / their parents at the age of six years

Children left home at age of seven years

Activities were very strenuous to keep them fit

Activities were less strenuous including music, drama and literature

After training, the youths served in the army till they were too old to serve

After training, youth were discharged and only recalled when the need arose

The safety of the nation was foremost

Individual freedom was foremost

Militarism was emphasized 

Intellectualism was emphasized

Warfare was emphasized

Emphasis was on aesthetics and body beauty

Education was state controlled/mandatory/compulsory

Education was not state controlled/mandatory/compulsory

                                                                       

 

(b)        OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL

  • To build robust talents / pool of athletes
  • To enhance and elevate sports at grassroots level
  • To establish a standard programme for athletes’ succession
  • To help in the development/upgrading sports nationwide
  • To curb age cheating in sports
  • For better understanding and friendly relationship amongst the states of the Federation
  • To promote cultural interaction and respect
  • To serve as a means of public entertainment/fun and enjoyment
  • To discourage all forms of discrimination/promote national identity among the various ethnic groups
  • To foster sense of patriotism and nationalism
  • To encourage early participation in sports
  • To engage young athletes in the Olympic movement skill development and social responsibility
  • To enhance cultural and educational development
  • To promote National Unity/Peace
  • For economic gains
  • National pride
  • To develop sports officials and administrators