BIO- MECHANICS IN SPORTS, EMPLOYING FUN PLAY AS A TOOL TO INTRODUCING PHYSICS AS PART OF BASIC SCIENCE AT THE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Abstract

The study of structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells by means of the methods of mechanics described biomechanics. This paper examines the need to encourage physics teaching at the primary school level. In doing this, the paper defines the concept of science, states the objectives of science teaching at the primary schools as enumerated by National Primary Education Commission (NPEC) and discusses the philosophical and psychological basis for its inclusion. Sporting activities that can facilitate the learning of physics concepts were also x-rayed. Finally, the paper among other recommendations, Physics curriculum should be restructured to meet the need of learners at the primary school level, it will serve as a litmus test to choosing physics at the senior secondary school. STAN physics panel should be bestowed with the responsibility of sensitizing physics teachers on any new innovation through workshops.