PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Describes the Nature and Background of the Sport

Background Information for Learners
The origin of Futsal (Five-a-Side Soccer) can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in
1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer for youth competition in
YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and out without the use of
sidewalls.

The term FUTSAL is the international term used for the game. It is derived from the
Spanish or Portuguese word for "soccer"-- FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish word
for "indoor" -- SALon or SALa. The term was adopted by U.S. Futsal since it includes the
initials "fUtSAl" (USA). The term was trademarked in the United States after U.S. Futsal
changed its corporate name within the state of California.

The game is frequently referred to as Five-A-Side or Mini-soccer. Once Ceriani got the ball
rolling, Futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil. The skill
developed in this game is visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the
full-sized field. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill
playing Futsal. While Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played,
under the auspices of FIFA, all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and
the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania.

The first international competition took place in 1965, when Paraguay won the first South
American Cup. Six more South American Cups were held through 1979, with Brazil winning all
of them. Brazil continued its dominance with a victory in the first Pan American Cup in 1980
and won it again the next time it was played in 1984. A U.S. team took part in the 1984 cup, but
finished out of the running.

The U.S. Futsal Federation was founded in 1981 and incorporated in January, 1983.
Osvaldo Garcia was its first president. The game is referred to as Minisoccer, five-a-side soccer,
Futbol Sala or Futebol de Salao, but it is also widely refereed by it trademark name, Futsal. The
current Federation president is Alex J.C. Para.

Learning Competency with code

Describes the nature and background of the sport (Quarter 3, Week 1, PE8GS-IIIc-1)
Activity 1. Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Fill each blank with the correct answer. Write your answer in a whole
sheet of piece of paper.

1. invented a five-a-side version of soccer for youth competition.

2. The place wherein futsal created in 1930 was in .
3. won six South American Cups
4. was the first president of the U.S. Futsal Federation founded in 1981.
5. The term FUTSAL was adopted by the United States because .
6. Futsal because popular in America during its early years.
7. , , and were Brazilian superstars of futsal.
8. The game futsal can be played and .
9 - 10. The word FUTSAL was derived from the Spanish or Portugal word and the
French or Spanish word .

Activity 2. Let’s Research!

Directions: Answer the following questions below by using this web address
https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=222559#:~:text=The%20origin%20of%20
Futsal%C2%AE,without%20the%20use%20of%20sidewalls or search about history of Futsal.
Write your answer in a whole sheet of piece of paper.

1. Where was the first Futsal World Championship held?

2. When was the first Futsal World Championship?
3. What country won the first place during the first Futsal World Championship?
4. What U.S. team won the first gold medal in China for outdoor soccer under FIFA tournament?
5. When was the fifth Futsal World Championship held in 2004?

Activity 3. Research the FIRST playing rules of Futsal. Write or print the rules and submit it to
your teacher.

Reflection:

Complete the statement:

I have learned in this activity sheet that

.
Reference:

Website: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=222559#:~:text=The%20origin%20of

%20Futsal%C2
%AE,without%20the%20use%20of%20sidewalls

Answer Key

Activity 1

1. Juan Carlos Ceriani

2. Montevideo, Uruguay
3. Brazil
4. Osvaldo Garcia
5. the term was adopted by U.S. Futsal since it includes the initials "fUtSAl" (USA)
6. South
7. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto
8. outdoor and indoor
9 – 10. soccer and indoor

Activity 2
1. Sao Paulo, Brazil
2. 1982
3. Brazil
4. US Women’s Team
5. Taipei

Prepared by:

JOVEN D. ADDUN
Writer