Fundamental Rhythms and Movements
Subject :
Physical and Health Education,
Term :
Second Term ,
Week:
Week 2
Class :
Basic 1 / Primary 1
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of various ways of handling balls
Topic : Fundamental Rhythms and Movements
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- mention various fundamental movements
- explain different types of fundamental movements
- mention types of fundamental movements
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
Fundamental Rhythms and Movements
Fundamental Rhythms and Movements are the basic body movements that have rhythm. Examples of such movements are leaping, walking, stepping and hopping.
Walking
Walking means to move by putting one leg after the other. We can walk forward, backward or side-ways
Stepping
Stepping means to move one foot before or behind the other while walking or moving. A person can step forward, backward or sideways.
Leaping
Leaping means to make a long and high jump or sudden movement in order to land in another place. When leaping, one can land on one or both feet. An example of animal that leaps is the kangaroo, because it moves by making very long jumps.
Hopping
Hopping means to make short and small jumps in order to move forward. The body is lifted up and comes down with one or both legs at the same time.
Examples of animals that hop are frogs, monkeys and grasshoppers
Wrong ways of leaping
• landing on the heels instead of toes;
• failing to move arms forward when leaping
Wrong ways of walking
• moving with the toes upwards;
• moving with the toes inwards;
• dragging the feet;
• walking with bent posture.
Wrong way of stepping
• when the body is not balanced on the second foot while the first foot is stepping forward.
Wrong way of hopping
not bending the knees slightly before hopping.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
- Explain hopping
- Mention types of leaping
- How is hopping done rightly
- What does walking mean
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about Creative Rhythms and Movements
