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:
- Identify key swimming skills.
- 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
- Floating is when you lie on your __________. a) stomach b) head c) back d) knees
- Kicking helps you move forward with your __________. a) arms b) legs c) ears d) nose
- Arm movement is when you use your arms to pull and __________. a) fly b) push c) scream d) hop
- Breathing in swimming means turning your head to take a __________. a) nap b) breath c) snack d) dance
- Treading water is staying in one place by moving your arms and __________. a) tail b) legs c) wings d) nose
- Gliding is moving smoothly through the water after pushing off the __________. a) wall b) floor c) ceiling d) bed
- Floating helps you stay on the water without __________. a) jumping b) sinking c) flying d) spinning
- Kicking involves moving your legs __________ and __________. a) up and down b) side to side c) front and back d) left and right
- Arm movement in swimming helps you __________ through the water. a) float b) crawl c) sleep d) eat
- Breathing while swimming involves turning your __________. a) eyes b) head c) ears d) shoulders
- Treading water is a skill to stay in one place without __________. a) moving b) talking c) singing d) laughing
- Gliding is a smooth movement after pushing off the __________. a) sky b) ground c) water d) bed
- Floating is when you stay on the water without __________. a) sinking b) flying c) jumping d) crawling
- Kicking helps you move forward in the water using your __________. a) arms b) legs c) head d) nose
- 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:
- What is floating in swimming?
- How do you move forward in the water with kicking?
- What does arm movement help you do in swimming?
- Explain the importance of breathing while swimming.
- What is treading water, and why is it useful?
- Describe the gliding movement in swimming.
- Why is it important to float when in the water?
- What body part is mainly involved in kicking?
- What does arm movement help you achieve in swimming?
- 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.
