Approved JAMB Textbooks for Physical and Health Education

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a list of the recommended textbooks for Physical and Health Education. The recommended JAMB textbooks for Physical and Health Education are not just suggested, they are handpicked to match the exact topics, themes, and learning objectives in the JAMB syllabus.

Some candidates make the mistake of reading blindly, flipping through random textbooks, hoping they are on the right track. But hope isn’t a strategy; clarity is. If you are serious about scoring high in Physical and Health Education, these are the tools you need. Pair these JAMB recommended textbooks for Physical and Health Education with the syllabus and the past questions to get the best result.

In this article, you will find the complete list of recommended texts and other information that will be helpful to you.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Physical and Health Education (PHE)

These are the textbooks recommended for you to read. Make sure you get your hands on these books; they’ll take your revision to the next level.

1. Afuekwe, A. I. (2007). An introductory textbook of physical education for secondary schools and colleges (Vol. 1). Sales Point (Nig.) Co.
2. Afuekwe, A. I. (2009). Health topics in the new curriculum of physical and health education (Vol. 1). Seas Print (Nig.) Co.
3. Nnabueze, U. C. (2002). Foundation of health and physical education for schools (Vol. 2). Enugu: Okotech Publishers.
4. Ofadeji, A. A. (2013). Comprehensive textbook on physical and health education.
5. Oworu, O. O. (2004). Fundamentals of physical education. Lucky Odoni (Nig.) Enterprises.
6. Oyerinde, O. O., Dada, J. O., & Oloyede, R. O. (2021). A textbook of physical and health education for secondary school in the contemporary Nigerian education system (4th ed.). Fabonish Publisher, Positive Press.
7. Oyerinde, O. O., Dada, J. O., & Oloyede, R. O. (2021). All times health education for individual and college students (4th ed.). Fabonish Publisher, Bayero University Press.
8. Puffa, H. A., Agbeko, W. W., & Amui, J. C. (2009). Foundations of physical education and sports. Winneba, Ghana: Akwu.

Tips for Success in JAMB 2025

If you are writing JAMB Physical and Health Education in 2025, here are important tips to help you prepare smart and boost your chances of success:-

• Use the Recommended Textbooks. These books are selected by JAMB to match the exact topics you’ll be tested on. Make sure you get them and study them thoroughly.
• Get the JAMB Syllabus for Physical and Health Education. It outlines all the topics you need to cover. With it, you can avoid wasting time on irrelevant areas and focus on what truly matters.
• Practice with JAMB Past Questions. They help you understand the format of the exam. They also train you to manage your time and may reveal questions that JAMB repeats or rephrases over the years.
• Don’t cram or wait till the last minute. Create a study timetable, stick to it, and take your revision seriously.
• The smartest candidates use a mix of the recommended textbooks, the syllabus, and past questions. When you combine these resources, you are prepared with confidence and direction.

We hope you found the information in this post helpful as you prepare for your JAMB Physical and Health Education exam. If you know other UTME candidates who might benefit from this, feel free to share this post with them.

If you have any questions or need more guidance, drop them in the comments, and we will be happy to respond. Also, if you are looking for the recommended textbooks for other JAMB subjects, make sure to visit our page; we have provided helpful resources for all subjects.