Basic skills in ball games Primary 1 Physical and Health Education
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Basic Skills in Ball Games
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Ask students to name a ball game they enjoy playing and share one skill they think is important in that game.
Key Words: Ball games, Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching, Kicking, Balancing, Listening, Teamwork, Decision-Making, Social skills, Fun, Exercise.
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to demonstrate basic skills in ball games.
- Pupils should understand the importance of teamwork and following game rules.
Embedded Core Skills: Motor skills, Cognitive skills, Social skills
Learning Materials:
- Various balls (e.g., soccer ball, basketball, tennis ball)
- Cones or markers for creating activity stations
- Flashcards with illustrations of basic skills
- Play area or open space for practical activities
Content:
Basic Skills in Ball Games: Primary 1 Physical and Health Education
- Running: 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Practice running fast like when playing tag or racing with friends.
- Jumping: 🦘🏀 Learn to jump when trying to catch a ball or avoid obstacles in games.
- Throwing: 🤲🎾 Practice throwing a ball to a friend or aiming at a target.
- Catching: 👐🏐 Learn how to catch a ball thrown by a friend or during a game of catch.
- Kicking: 👟⚽ Try kicking a ball with your foot, like in a game of soccer or kickball.
- Balancing: ⚖️🏀 Develop balance by standing on one leg or moving carefully during games.
- Listening: 👂🏏 Pay attention to game rules and instructions from teachers or friends.
- Teamwork: 🤝🏀 Learn to play together, pass the ball, and work as a team during games.
- Decision-Making: 🤔⚽ Make quick decisions on whether to run, pass, or kick the ball.
- Social Skills: 👫🏐 Engage with friends, take turns, and share the ball during play.
- Observation: 👀🎳 Observe the movement of the ball and players to anticipate actions in games.
- Throwing at a Target: 🎯🤲 Practice throwing a ball at a target, enhancing accuracy and aiming skills.
- Dribbling: 🏀👟 Learn to control a ball with your feet while moving, like in basketball.
- Dodging: 🤾♂️🔵 Practice dodging or avoiding obstacles or opponents during play.
- Circling: 🔄🏈 Engage in games that involve moving around in circles, promoting agility.
Remember, these skills make playing ball games more exciting and help keep us active and healthy! 🌟🤗
- In ball games, we practice __________ to move quickly, like in a game of tag.
- a) Jumping
- b) Running
- c) Throwing
- d) Balancing
- When playing soccer, we use our __________ to kick the ball into the goal.
- a) Hands
- b) Feet
- c) Head
- d) Knees
- During a game of catch, we enhance our __________ skills by grabbing the ball.
- a) Throwing
- b) Catching
- c) Running
- d) Jumping
- In basketball, we improve our __________ by dribbling the ball while moving.
- a) Kicking
- b) Throwing
- c) Balancing
- d) Dribbling
- When aiming at a target, we practice __________ the ball accurately.
- a) Kicking
- b) Throwing
- c) Running
- d) Jumping
- To avoid opponents or obstacles, we use __________ skills in games.
- a) Balancing
- b) Dodging
- c) Dribbling
- d) Catching
- During play, we improve our __________ by observing the ball and players.
- a) Listening
- b) Observing
- c) Kicking
- d) Balancing
- In a game of tag, __________ is crucial to avoid being caught.
- a) Jumping
- b) Running
- c) Throwing
- d) Dribbling
- When passing the ball to a friend, we are demonstrating __________.
- a) Listening
- b) Teamwork
- c) Dodging
- d) Kicking
- During a soccer match, we need to make quick __________ about whether to pass or shoot.
- a) Running
- b) Balancing
- c) Decision-Making
- d) Catching
- In a game of catch, we improve our __________ skills by receiving the ball from a friend.
- a) Throwing
- b) Catching
- c) Kicking
- d) Dodging
- When moving around in circles during play, we are enhancing our __________.
- a) Running
- b) Circling
- c) Dodging
- d) Jumping
- To improve accuracy, we practice __________ the ball at a target.
- a) Dribbling
- b) Throwing
- c) Catching
- d) Kicking
- Engaging in games that involve __________ promotes agility and quick movements.
- a) Balancing
- b) Throwing
- c) Circling
- d) Dodging
- In a team sport like basketball, __________ is essential to work together effectively.
- a) Teamwork
- b) Decision-Making
- c) Listening
- d) Observing
Presentation:
- Revision of Previous Topic (5 minutes):
- Briefly revisit the previous lesson on local games and ask students to share one thing they learned.
- Introduction of the New Topic (10 minutes):
- Introduce the concept of “basic skills in ball games” and explain that these are the simple abilities needed to play ball games successfully.
- Show flashcards with illustrations of running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and balancing.
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Demonstrate each basic skill using different balls.
- Emphasize the importance of listening, teamwork, and making quick decisions during ball games.
- Create activity stations for practical demonstrations of each skill.
- Learners’ Activities (10 minutes):
- Rotate students through activity stations, allowing them to practice and showcase the basic skills.
- Encourage cooperation and teamwork during the activities.
- Provide positive feedback and guidance.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Ask students to name one basic skill they enjoyed practicing.
- Observe and assess their participation and understanding during the activity stations.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- What is the importance of basic skills in ball games?
- Name one skill used for throwing a ball.
- How do we improve our balance during a ball game?
- Why is listening important when playing with a ball?
- Demonstrate the basic skill of kicking using an imaginary ball.
- In a team game, what is the role of teamwork?
- Why is it important to follow the rules in ball games?
- Share one social skill you practiced during the lesson.
- What does “decision-making” mean in the context of playing ball games?
- How does practicing basic skills make ball games more enjoyable?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes round to mark and provides positive feedback.
- Reinforce the idea that learning and practicing these basic skills make playing ball games not only fun but also good for our health and fitness.
