Gymnastics Physical and Health Education Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject:
Physical and Health Education
Term:
First Term
Week:
Week 8
Class:
Primary 6 / BASIC 8
Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of
Maintenance of sport facilities and equipment
that was taught in their previous lesson
Topic:
GYMNASTICS
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- discuss the definition of gymnastics
- identify types of gymnastics activities eg agility, floor activities, stunts
- execute gymnastics activities
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Table Tennis board
- Goalpost
- Jersey
- Handout outlining the components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition)
- Examples of different types of physical activities (e.g. running, swimming, cycling, strength training, yoga)
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
Discuss the definition of gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport that involves physical exercises requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and control. It can be performed with or without equipment and can be competitive or non-competitive. The origins of gymnastics can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was often used as a means of physical training and conditioning. In modern times, gymnastics has evolved into a highly organized and competitive sport that is practiced by people of all ages. It is a popular activity for both children and adults and is often used to improve overall physical fitness and coordination. Gymnastics can be performed individually or as part of a team, and it can include a variety of activities such as tumbling, vaulting, beam work, and floor exercises.
Gymnastics is a sport that involves a wide range of physical exercises that require strength, balance, agility, and control. These exercises can be performed with or without equipment and can include activities such as tumbling, vaulting, beam work, and floor exercises. Gymnastics can be performed individually or as part of a team, and it can be competitive or non-competitive. The goal of gymnastics is to demonstrate physical excellence and skill through the performance of various movements and routines. It is a popular activity for both children and adults and is often used to improve overall physical fitness and coordination.
Evaluation
- What is the definition of gymnastics? A) A sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, and agility B) A sport involving the use of equipment such as bars, beams, and vaulting horses C) A sport involving the performance of acrobatic feats D) All of the above
- Which of the following is NOT a type of gymnastics? A) Artistic gymnastics B) Rhythmic gymnastics C) Trampolining D) Swimming
- Which of the following is NOT a discipline within artistic gymnastics? A) Vault B) Bars C) Beam D) Floor
- Which of the following is NOT a discipline within rhythmic gymnastics? A) Hoop B) Ball C) Clubs D) Beam
- In what year were women allowed to compete in gymnastics at the Olympic Games? A) 1900 B) 1952 C) 1976 D) 2000
- Who is the most decorated male gymnast in Olympic history? A) Vitaly Scherbo B) Kohei Uchimura C) Simone Biles D) Nadia Comaneci
- Who is the most decorated female gymnast in Olympic history? A) Simone Biles B) Nadia Comaneci C) Svetlana Khorkina D) Olga Korbut
- Which of the following is NOT a skill that can be performed on the balance beam in artistic gymnastics? A) Forward roll B) Handstand C) Split jump D) Double flip
- Which of the following is NOT a skill that can be performed on the uneven bars in artistic gymnastics? A) Cast B) Clear hip circle C) Pirouette D) Layout flip
- In what year was the first modern version of the sport of gymnastics held at the Olympic Games? A) 1892 B) 1896 C) 1900 D) 1904
Suggested Answers
- A) A sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, and agility
- D) Swimming
- D) Floor
- D) Beam
- C) 1976
- A) Vitaly Scherbo
- A) Simone Biles
- D) Double flip
- D) Layout flip
- B) 1896
Gymnastics is a sport that involves performing physical exercises that require balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and control. There are several different types of gymnastics activities, including:
- Agility: Agility exercises involve quick, precise movements that require the gymnast to change direction quickly and efficiently. This can include activities like tumbling and vaulting.
- Floor activities: Floor activities are performed on a specially designed mat and can include exercises like somersaults, cartwheels, and handstands.
- Stunts: Stunts, also known as “acro” or “acrobatics,” involve one or more performers executing aerial feats of balance and agility. This can include activities like pyramids, lifts, and partner tumbling.
- Balance beam: The balance beam is a narrow, elevated beam that gymnasts must walk or perform acrobatic maneuvers on.
- Uneven bars: The uneven bars are a pair of parallel bars with different heights and widths. Gymnasts must perform swings, circles, and release moves on the bars.
- Trampoline: The trampoline is a bouncy, elevated surface that gymnasts use to perform a variety of aerial maneuvers.
- Rhythmic gymnastics: Rhythmic gymnastics involves the use of hand-held apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, balls, and clubs to perform a series of choreographed movements to music.
Evaluation
- __________ exercises involve quick, precise movements that require the gymnast to change direction quickly and efficiently.
- Floor activities are performed on a specially designed mat and can include exercises like __________, cartwheels, and handstands.
- Stunts, also known as “acro” or “acrobatics,” involve one or more performers executing aerial feats of balance and __________.
- The __________ beam is a narrow, elevated beam that gymnasts must walk or perform acrobatic maneuvers on.
- The uneven bars are a pair of parallel bars with different heights and widths. Gymnasts must perform swings, circles, and release moves on the __________.
- The __________ is a bouncy, elevated surface that gymnasts use to perform a variety of aerial maneuvers.
- Rhythmic gymnastics involves the use of hand-held apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, balls, and clubs to perform a series of choreographed movements to __________.
- __________ is a sport that involves performing physical exercises that require balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and control.
- In gymnastics, __________ are activities that involve one or more performers executing aerial feats of balance and agility.
- The balance beam is an example of a gymnastics apparatus that requires __________, strength, and control to perform successfully.
- Agility
- somersaults
- agility
- balance
- bars
- trampoline
- music
- Gymnastics
- Stunts
- balance, strength, and control
Entry Behaviour
Warm-Up:
- Have students brainstorm a list of activities that they consider to be physically demanding.
- As a class, discuss why these activities might be considered physically demanding (e.g. require a lot of energy, use multiple muscle groups, require endurance).
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Introduction:
- Define physical fitness as a state of being in good physical health and condition, which is achieved through regular exercise and good nutrition.
- Discuss the importance of physical fitness, including maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and improving mental health and overall well-being.
Step 2.
He presents the new topic
Direct Instruction:
- Hand out the handout outlining the components of physical fitness.
- Go over each component and provide examples of activities that can help improve them (e.g. running can improve cardiorespiratory endurance, lifting weights can improve muscular strength).
- Emphasize that physical fitness involves more than just being able to perform specific physical tasks (such as running a marathon or lifting heavy weights). It’s about having the overall physical and mental capacity to live an active and healthy life.
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Guided Practice:
- Divide students into pairs and have them come up with a list of physical activities that they could do together to improve their physical fitness.
- Have each pair share their list with the class and discuss the different components of physical fitness that each activity would help improve.
Independent Practice:
- Have students create a personal physical fitness plan for the week. They should choose a variety of activities from the list provided (or come up with their own) and aim to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Encourage them to think about the different components of physical fitness and try to include activities that will help improve each one.
Evaluation
- Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness? a. Cardiorespiratory endurance b. Muscular strength c. Flexibility d. Intelligence e. Body composition
- Which of the following activities would NOT be considered part of a physical fitness routine? a. Running b. Swimming c. Yoga d. Strength training e. Watching television
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being physically fit? a. Improved mental health and well-being b. Increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes c. Ability to perform daily tasks with ease d. Improved athletic performance e. Enhanced recovery from fatigue or stress
- Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve and maintain physical fitness? a. Engaging in regular physical activity b. Following an unhealthy diet c. Getting enough sleep d. Managing stress effectively e. Doing no physical activity at all
- Which of the following is NOT a type of physical activity that can be part of a physical fitness routine? a. Aerobic exercise b. Anaerobic exercise c. Flexibility training d. Strength training e. Procrastination
- Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle strength? a. Static strength b. Dynamic strength c. Explosive strength d. Endurance strength e. Imaginary strength
- Which of the following is NOT a way to measure physical fitness? a. Body mass index (BMI) b. VO2 max c. Grip strength d. Flexibility tests e. Intelligence tests
- Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor physical fitness? a. Poor nutrition b. Lack of physical activity c. Chronic stress d. Too much sleep e. Aging
- Which of the following is NOT a way to improve cardiorespiratory endurance? a. Swimming b. Running c. Biking d. Sitting on the couch e. Playing team sports
- Which of the following is NOT a way to improve flexibility? a. Stretching b. Strength training c. Aerobic exercise d. Staying in bed all day e. Yoga
- d. Intelligence
- e. Watching television
- b. Increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes
- b. Following an unhealthy diet
- e. Procrastination
- e. Imaginary strength
- e. Intelligence tests
- d. Too much sleep
- d. Sitting on the couch
- d. Staying in bed all day
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
Closure:
- Review the importance of physical fitness and the different components that make up physical fitness.
- Encourage students to make physical activity a regular part of their routine and to think about how they can incorporate a variety of activities into their personal physical fitness plan.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
Assessment:
- Have students turn in their personal physical fitness plan at the end of the week. Review their plans and provide feedback on the variety of activities they have chosen and how well they meet the different components of physical fitness.
- Throughout the week, observe students as they participate in their chosen physical activities and provide feedback on their form and effort.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.