Identification and Explanation of Skills in Swimming Physical and Health Education Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan Presentation: Physical and Health Education

Subject: Physical and Health Education

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Topic: Identification and Explanation of Skills in Swimming

Sub-topic: Basic Swimming Skills

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Ask students if they have been swimming and what they know about staying safe in the water.

Key Words: Swimming, Skills, Floating, Kicking, Arm Movement, Breathing, Treading Water, Gliding.

Behavioral Objectives:

1. Identify key swimming skills.
2. Explain the purpose of each swimming skill.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Communication, Motor Skills.

Learning Materials: Pictures of swimming activities, a whiteboard, markers.

Content:

Today, we’ll talk about skills in swimming.

1. Floating: When you lie on your back and stay on the water without sinking, that’s floating.

2. Kicking: Moving your legs up and down helps you move forward in the water. It’s called kicking.

3. Arm Movement: When you use your arms to pull and push through the water, it’s the arm movement.

4. Breathing: Turning your head to take a breath while swimming is an important skill called breathing.

5. Treading Water: Staying in one place by moving your arms and legs gently is called treading water.

6. Gliding: Pushing off the pool’s edge and moving smoothly through the water is gliding.

Remember, practicing these skills makes you a better swimmer!

Evaluation

1. Floating is when you lie on your __________. a) stomach b) head c) back d) knees
2. Kicking helps you move forward with your __________. a) arms b) legs c) ears d) nose
3. Arm movement is when you use your arms to pull and __________. a) fly b) push c) scream d) hop
4. Breathing in swimming means turning your head to take a __________. a) nap b) breath c) snack d) dance
5. Treading water is staying in one place by moving your arms and __________. a) tail b) legs c) wings d) nose
6. Gliding is moving smoothly through the water after pushing off the __________. a) wall b) floor c) ceiling d) bed
7. Floating helps you stay on the water without __________. a) jumping b) sinking c) flying d) spinning
8. Kicking involves moving your legs __________ and __________. a) up and down b) side to side c) front and back d) left and right
9. Arm movement in swimming helps you __________ through the water. a) float b) crawl c) sleep d) eat
10. Breathing while swimming involves turning your __________. a) eyes b) head c) ears d) shoulders
11. Treading water is a skill to stay in one place without __________. a) moving b) talking c) singing d) laughing
12. Gliding is a smooth movement after pushing off the __________. a) sky b) ground c) water d) bed
13. Floating is when you stay on the water without __________. a) sinking b) flying c) jumping d) crawling
14. Kicking helps you move forward in the water using your __________. a) arms b) legs c) head d) nose
15. Arm movement in swimming is about using your arms to pull and __________. a) push b) fly c) sleep d) dance

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review the previous topic by asking students to share what they remember about swimming.
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• Step 2: Introduce the new topic, emphasizing the importance of learning swimming skills.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display visuals of each swimming skill.
• Explain the purpose of floating, kicking, arm movement, breathing, treading water, and gliding.
• Demonstrate each skill briefly.

Learners Activities:

• Engage in discussions about swimming.
• Practice imitating each swimming skill.

Assessment:

• Observe students as they attempt each swimming skill.
• Ask questions to check their understanding.

Evaluation:

1. What is floating in swimming?
2. How do you move forward in the water with kicking?
3. What does arm movement help you do in swimming?
4. Explain the importance of breathing while swimming.
5. What is treading water, and why is it useful?
6. Describe the gliding movement in swimming.
7. Why is it important to float when in the water?
8. What body part is mainly involved in kicking?
9. What does arm movement help you achieve in swimming?
10. Why is treading water a valuable skill in swimming?

Conclusion on the Topic:

• Summarize the key swimming skills learned.
• Encourage students to practice these skills in a safe environment.

Teacher’s Assessment:

• Circulate to observe students’ attempts at each swimming skill.
• Provide feedback and reinforce the importance of water safety.