International sports competitions and the

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under International sports competitions and the, the JAMB Physical and Health Education syllabus expects you to study:

• 3. International sports competitions and the governing bodies a. All Africa Games i. History and evolution of All Africa Games ii. Aims of All Africa Games b. International sports governing bodies - Names and administrative structure of SCSA, IOC, FIFA, IAAF, ISSF, FIBA, ITTF, BWF.
• SECTION I: CORRECTIVE AND ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRO S/N TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

Study notes & guidance

Study International sports competitions and the using a recommended Physical and Health Education textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Physical and Health Education, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying International sports competitions and the, you should be able to:

1. Narrate the history and evolution of the All Africa Games
2. Identify the aims of the All Africa Games;
3. Identify by name, international sports governing bodies;
4. Describe the administrative structure of international governing bodies. GRAMME OBJECTIVES

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Physical and Health Education syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.