Gymnastics and Swimming – Non-Contact Sports | JSS 1 Lesson Note
Physical and Health Education JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 3
Topic: Examples of Non-Contact Sports – Gymnastics and Swimming
Lesson Details:
- Subject: Physical and Health Education
- Class: JSS 1
- Term: Second Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 10–12 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define non-contact sports.
- List examples of non-contact sports.
- Explain the meaning and types of gymnastics.
- Describe swimming and its basic strokes.
- Identify the benefits of gymnastics and swimming.
Keywords:
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Flexibility
- Stamina
- Non-contact sports
Set Induction:
The teacher asks students if they have ever watched a gymnastics or swimming competition and how the athletes move their bodies. The teacher explains that these are examples of non-contact sports.
Entry Behaviour:
Students have seen or participated in simple activities like jumping, stretching, or swimming.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures or videos of gymnasts and swimmers
- Demonstration of basic gymnastic movements
- Videos of different swimming strokes
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have learned the difference between contact and non-contact sports.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Coordination
- Endurance
- Strength
- Flexibility
Lesson Content:
1. Meaning of Non-Contact Sports
Non-contact sports are sports where players do not physically interact with opponents. They rely on skills, speed, endurance, or flexibility rather than physical confrontation.
Examples of non-contact sports include:
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Athletics (running, jumping, etc.)
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf
- Badminton
2. Meaning and Types of Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport that involves exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and control.
Types of Gymnastics:
- Artistic Gymnastics: Performed on apparatus like the balance beam, parallel bars, and vault.
- Rhythmic Gymnastics: Involves using ribbons, hoops, and balls.
- Trampoline Gymnastics: Performed on a trampoline using flips and twists.
- Acrobatic Gymnastics: Requires teamwork and lifting partners into the air.
- Aerobic Gymnastics: Focuses on high-energy movements and endurance.
3. Meaning and Basic Strokes in Swimming
Swimming is a sport or activity of moving through water using the arms and legs. It is an essential life skill and a great way to exercise.
Basic Swimming Strokes:
- Freestyle (Front Crawl): The fastest and most common stroke.
- Backstroke: Swum on the back with alternating arm movements.
- Breaststroke: Uses a frog-like kick and arm movement.
- Butterfly Stroke: The most difficult stroke, requiring both arms to move together.
4. Benefits of Gymnastics and Swimming
Gymnastics Benefits:
- Improves flexibility and balance
- Enhances body coordination and strength
- Boosts self-confidence and discipline
Swimming Benefits:
- Improves heart and lung health
- Strengthens muscles and endurance
- Helps with relaxation and stress relief
- Teaches survival skills in water
Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks):
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Sports that do not require physical contact between players are called ________.
a) Contact sports
b) Non-contact sports
c) Combat sports
d) Team sports -
________ is an example of a non-contact sport.
a) Wrestling
b) Judo
c) Gymnastics
d) Boxing -
The fastest swimming stroke is ________.
a) Breaststroke
b) Backstroke
c) Freestyle
d) Butterfly -
Gymnastics helps to improve ________.
a) Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Balance
d) All of the above -
The sport of moving through water using arms and legs is called ________.
a) Gymnastics
b) Football
c) Swimming
d) Running -
The swimming stroke that looks like a frog’s movement is called ________.
a) Backstroke
b) Freestyle
c) Breaststroke
d) Butterfly -
An example of artistic gymnastics is ________.
a) Running
b) Vaulting
c) Dribbling
d) Passing -
________ is a type of gymnastics that uses ribbons and hoops.
a) Artistic
b) Rhythmic
c) Acrobatic
d) Trampoline -
The swimming stroke performed while lying on the back is called ________.
a) Butterfly
b) Freestyle
c) Backstroke
d) Breaststroke -
One benefit of swimming is ________.
a) Increased stress
b) Stronger muscles
c) Poor endurance
d) Less flexibility
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers):
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What are non-contact sports?
- Non-contact sports are sports where players do not touch each other, such as swimming and gymnastics.
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Why is gymnastics considered a non-contact sport?
- Gymnastics focuses on flexibility and strength without physical contact with opponents.
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What are the types of gymnastics?
- Artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, acrobatic, and aerobic gymnastics.
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Which is the most common type of gymnastics?
- Artistic gymnastics, performed on apparatus like the balance beam.
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What is the best swimming stroke for beginners?
- Freestyle (front crawl) because it is easy to learn and fast.
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What is the slowest swimming stroke?
- Breaststroke.
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What are the benefits of gymnastics?
- Improves flexibility, balance, and body coordination.
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How does swimming help in emergencies?
- It teaches survival skills in water.
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What equipment is used in rhythmic gymnastics?
- Ribbons, hoops, and balls.
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Which swimming stroke is the hardest to master?
- Butterfly stroke.
Presentation Steps:
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Introduction:
- The teacher explains non-contact sports and gives examples.
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Explanation:
- The teacher describes gymnastics and swimming, their types, and benefits.
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Class Demonstration:
- The teacher demonstrates basic gymnastic movements (e.g., stretching, balance exercises).
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Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities:
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Shows pictures and videos of gymnasts and swimmers.
- Guides students in simple gymnastic exercises.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Identify different non-contact sports.
- Discuss their favorite non-contact sports.
- Try basic stretching exercises.
- Teacher’s Activities:
Conclusion:
The teacher summarizes the lesson, emphasizing the importance of gymnastics and swimming for fitness. Students are asked to mention one gymnastic event and one swimming stroke.