Different Swimming Strokes: Backstroke and Butterfly Stroke Physical and Health Education Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third
Week: 5
Topic: Types of Swimming Strokes
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will identify different types of swimming strokes.
• Students will understand the techniques involved in backstroke and butterfly stroke.
• Students will demonstrate basic movements of backstroke and butterfly stroke.

Key Vocabulary Words:

• Swimming stroke
• Front crawl
• Backstroke
• Butterfly stroke
• Breaststroke
• Sidestroke
• Pull
• Push
• Recovery

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Diagrams or pictures of different swimming strokes
• Swimming pool (if available)
• Illustrations or videos demonstrating backstroke and butterfly stroke
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review the concept of swimming and discuss any previous knowledge students have about different swimming strokes.
• Relate swimming strokes to movements they might have seen or experienced in the water.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Physical coordination
• Listening comprehension
• Observation skills

Content:

Types of Swimming Strokes:

1. Free Style or Front Crawl:
   • Swim using alternating arm strokes and kicking legs 🏊‍♂️
2. Back Stroke:
   • Swim on the back with alternating arm strokes and vertical kicking legs 🏊‍♀️
3. Butterfly Stroke:
   • Difficult stroke with three main parts: pull, push, and recovery 🦋
4. Breaststroke:
   • Swim with simultaneous arm movements and kicking legs 🏊‍♂️
5. Sidestroke:
   • Swim on the side with one arm extended and the other by the side 🏊‍♀️

Back Stroke:

• Swim on the back with arms alternately moving and legs kicking 🏊‍♂️🌊
• Major actions: leg action and arm action

Butterfly Stroke:

• Tough stroke with pull, push, and recovery movements 🦋🏊‍♀️
• Pull: arms move together underwater
• Push: arms move out of water
• Recovery: arms return to starting position

Example: In backstroke, swimmers use their arms to move backward while kicking to stay balanced. 🏊‍♂️🔄

1. Introduction to Types of Swimming Strokes
2. Explanation of Backstroke and Butterfly Stroke Techniques
3. Demonstration of Backstroke and Butterfly Stroke Movements
4. Practice and Guided Activities in the Pool (if available)
5. Assessment and Evaluation
   1. What is a swimming stroke? a) A way to move arms and legs underwater b) A type of dance c) A method of eating food d) A game played on land
   2. Which stroke involves alternating arm strokes and kicking legs? a) Backstroke b) Butterfly c) Breaststroke d) Freestyle
   3. What stroke is done on the back with alternating arm strokes and vertical kicking legs? a) Butterfly b) Breaststroke c) Backstroke d) Sidestroke
   4. What is the main job of arms in backstroke? a) To maintain balance b) To push against water c) To move forward d) To keep the head above water
   5. Which stroke is considered one of the toughest to learn? a) Freestyle b) Breaststroke c) Butterfly d) Sidestroke
   6. What are the two major actions involved in backstroke? a) Leg action and arm action b) Arm action and head movement c) Leg action and head movement d) Arm action and kicking motion
   7. What are the three main sections of the butterfly stroke? a) The pull, the kick, and the recovery b) The dive, the glide, and the finish c) The pull, the push, and the recovery d) The start, the turn, and the finish
   8. In which stroke do the arms move together underwater? a) Backstroke b) Breaststroke c) Butterfly d) Sidestroke
   9. What is the aim of swimming strokes? a) To dance underwater b) To move backward c) To push against the water and move forward d) To float on the surface
   10. Which stroke involves swimming on the side with one arm extended and the other by the side? a) Freestyle b) Breaststroke c) Sidestroke d) Butterfly
   11. What stroke involves alternating arm strokes and recovery out of water? a) Breaststroke b) Butterfly c) Backstroke d) Freestyle
   12. What does the backstroke involve? a) Swimming on the stomach b) Swimming on the back c) Swimming on the side d) Swimming underwater
   13. Which stroke is known for its fast vertical kick with legs moving alternately? a) Butterfly b) Breaststroke c) Backstroke d) Freestyle
   14. Which stroke is often used for relaxation and leisure swimming? a) Butterfly b) Backstroke c) Breaststroke d) Freestyle
   15. What is the main aim of the butterfly stroke? a) To swim underwater b) To move backward c) To make the opponent unable to continue fighting d) To push against the water and move forward
6. Class Activity Discussion
   1. What is a swimming stroke?
      • A method of moving arms and legs to move forward in water.
   2. What are the different types of swimming strokes?
      • Freestyle or front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, sidestroke.
   3. Describe backstroke.
      • It’s done on the back with alternating arm strokes and vertical kicking legs.
   4. What are the two major actions involved in backstroke?
      • Leg action and arm action.
   5. What is the butterfly stroke?
      • One of the toughest strokes, broken down into pull, push, and recovery sections.
   6. Which stroke involves alternating arm strokes and kicking legs?
      • Freestyle or front crawl.
   7. How is backstroke different from other strokes?
      • Swimmers lie on their backs with their faces and backs in the water.
   8. What does the butterfly stroke involve?
      • Alternating arm movements underwater and a powerful kick.
   9. What is the aim of swimming strokes?
      • To push against the water and move forward.
   10. Which stroke involves swimming on the side with one arm extended?
       • Sidestroke.
   11. What role do the arms play in backstroke?
       • They do the main job of propelling the swimmer backward.
   12. Why is the butterfly stroke considered tough to learn?
       • It requires coordination and strength in the arms and legs.
   13. How is breaststroke different from other strokes?
       • It involves simultaneous arm movements and kicking legs.
   14. What is sidestroke?
       • Swimming on the side with one arm extended and the other by the side.
   15. What are the three main sections of the butterfly stroke?
       • The pull, the push, and the recovery.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review previous topic which was Rules of Judo
• Step 2: Introduce types of swimming strokes using diagrams or pictures.
• Step 3: Explain techniques for backstroke and butterfly stroke, breaking down each stroke into its components.
• Step 4: Demonstrate backstroke and butterfly stroke movements on land or in the water.
• Step 5: Allow students to practice basic movements of backstroke and butterfly stroke under teacher supervision.
• Step 6: Provide feedback and corrections as needed during practice sessions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present information on swimming strokes.
• Demonstrate backstroke and butterfly stroke techniques.
• Supervise student practice and provide guidance.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and observe during presentations.
• Participate in practice sessions by attempting backstroke and butterfly stroke movements.
• Ask questions and seek clarification as needed.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ ability to perform backstroke and butterfly stroke movements correctly.
• Provide feedback on technique and offer guidance for improvement.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a swimming stroke?
2. Name two types of swimming strokes.
3. Describe backstroke.
4. What are the two major actions involved in backstroke?
5. Why is the butterfly stroke considered tough to learn?
6. What are the three main sections of the butterfly stroke?
7. How is backstroke different from other strokes?
8. What role do the arms play in backstroke?
9. What is the aim of swimming strokes?
10. How can you practice backstroke and butterfly stroke?

Conclusion:

• Recap key points about swimming strokes.
• Provide individual feedback and corrections.
• Encourage continued practice and improvement in swimming skills.