Basic Movement in Gymnastics Primary 4 Second Term Week 9 Physical and Health Education (PHE)

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION PRIMARY 4

SECOND TERM E NOTES

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS: BASIC FOUR

WEEK 

TOPIC : 

GYMNASTICS : BASIC MOVEMENT IN GYMNASTICS: WALKING , RUNNING, HOPPING, JUMPING, TWISTING,

Previous Lesson 

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should
be able to:

• Mention floor activities
• Mention apparatus activities
• Demonstrate floor and apparatus
  activities

Learning Activities

• Pupils as a class mention floor
  activities
• Pupils in small groups mention
  apparatus activities
• Pupils role play floor
  (demonstrate) apparatus and floor
  activities

Embedded Core Skills

• Collaboration and Communication
• Leadership and Personal Development
• Critical thinking and Problem solving

Learning Resources

• Charts
• Pictures
• Mat
• Open space
• Whistle
• Playground
• Stop watches

Methods of Teaching 

TEACHING METHODS

Select suitable and appropriate teaching methods for your lessons.

Remember to incorporate activities that engage and captivate students, regardless of the teaching method chosen.

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Reference Materials

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Scheme of Work
• 9 Years Basic Education
• Curriculum
• Course Book
• All Relevant Material
• Online Information

Content

Basic Movements In Gymnastic

1. Walking – Walking is a basic movement that we all do every day. In gymnastics, walking is a movement that involves moving forward, backward or sideways while keeping both feet on the ground. For example, when you walk on a balance beam, you need to keep your feet straight and take small steps to maintain your balance.
2. Running – Running is another basic movement in gymnastics. It involves moving forward quickly, taking steps that alternate between your left and right foot. For example, when you run towards a vault, you need to take a few quick steps before jumping onto the vault.
3. Hopping – Hopping is a movement where you jump off one foot and land on the same foot. For example, when you hop on one foot, you need to balance on that foot and use your arms to help you stay balanced.
4. Jumping – Jumping is a movement where you take off from two feet and land on two feet. For example, when you jump on a trampoline, you need to use your legs to propel yourself upwards and then use your arms to help you stay balanced as you land back on the trampoline.
5. Twisting – Twisting is a movement where you turn your body around while in the air. For example, when you do a twist on the balance beam, you jump and turn your body 180 degrees before landing back on the beam.

GYMNASTICS APPARATUS ACTIVITIES

1. Swinging – Swinging involves moving back and forth on a bar or a set of rings. For example, when you swing on the uneven bars, you need to use your arms to propel yourself back and forth between the two bars.
2. Bars – Bars are a set of parallel bars that gymnasts use to perform various movements. For example, when you perform on the uneven bars, you need to swing, jump, and flip between the two bars.
3. Floor and Box Activities – The floor is a large mat that gymnasts use to perform various movements like tumbling, rolling, and cartwheels. The box is a small platform that gymnasts use to perform movements like vaulting. For example, when you do a cartwheel on the floor, you need to use your arms and legs to flip your body over.
4. Walking – Walking on a balance beam is a common activity in gymnastics. The balance beam is a narrow, raised platform that gymnasts use to perform various movements while maintaining their balance.
5. Beam Balance – Beam balance involves performing various movements while maintaining balance on a beam. For example, when you walk on the balance beam, you need to keep your feet straight and take small steps to maintain your balance.
6. Parallel Bar – Parallel bars are two bars that run parallel to each other. Gymnasts use parallel bars to perform various movements like swinging, jumping, and flipping.
7. Pommel – Pommel horse is a padded piece of equipment that gymnasts use to perform various movements like hopping, swinging, and flipping. For example, when you perform on the pommel horse, you need to use your arms and legs to move your body around the horse.

Lesson Presentation

Warm-up (10 minutes):

• Start with light stretching exercises to warm up the muscles.
• Have the students do a few laps around the gym or playground to get their blood pumping.
• Finish the warm-up with some jumping jacks or other light exercises.

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Introduce the topic of gymnastics and briefly explain the different apparatus used in gymnastics.
• Show pictures and videos of gymnasts performing different basic movements and apparatus.

Lesson Body (40 minutes):

• Introduce each basic movement in gymnastics: walking, running, hopping, jumping, and twisting.
• Demonstrate how to perform each movement safely and correctly.
• Allow students to practice each movement individually and then combine them into sequences.
• Introduce each apparatus such as balance beam, parallel bars, pommel horse, and vault.
• Demonstrate how to safely use each apparatus and the different basic movements that can be performed on them.
• Allow students to practice using the apparatus in pairs or small groups.

Cool-down (5 minutes):

• Finish the lesson with a cool-down session that involves stretching exercises to help students relax their muscles.
• Ask students to reflect on what they learned during the lesson.

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Quiz the students on the basic movements and apparatus learned during the lesson.
• Observe the students’ performance during the lesson and provide feedback.

Evaluation

• What is the basic movement in gymnastics that involves moving forward, backward or sideways while keeping both feet on the ground? a. Hopping b. Walking c. Jumping d. Running
• What is the basic movement in gymnastics that involves moving forward quickly, taking steps that alternate between your left and right foot? a. Walking b. Hopping c. Jumping d. Running
• What is the apparatus that is a narrow, raised platform that gymnasts use to perform various movements while maintaining their balance? a. Bars b. Floor c. Beam d. Pommel
• What is the apparatus that is a set of parallel bars that gymnasts use to perform various movements? a. Bars b. Beam c. Floor d. Pommel
• What is the basic movement in gymnastics that involves jumping off one foot and landing on the same foot? a. Hopping b. Jumping c. Running d. Walking
• What is the apparatus that is a padded piece of equipment that gymnasts use to perform various movements like hopping, swinging, and flipping? a. Bars b. Pommel c. Beam d. Floor
• What is the basic movement in gymnastics that involves taking off from two feet and landing on two feet? a. Jumping b. Hopping c. Running d. Walking
• What is the apparatus that is a small platform that gymnasts use to perform movements like vaulting? a. Bars b. Beam c. Floor d. Box
• What is the apparatus that involves swinging back and forth on a bar or a set of rings? a. Bars b. Beam c. Floor d. Pommel
• What is the basic movement in gymnastics that involves turning your body around while in the air? a. Twisting b. Jumping c. Running d. Hopping

Conclusion:

• Recap the lesson and remind the students of the importance of safety when performing gymnastics movements and using apparatus.
• Encourage students to continue practicing gymnastics basic movements and apparatus.