Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Physical and Health Education - Non-locomotive Movements

--- **Lesson Plan: Non-Locomotive Movements** **Grade:** Primary 4 **Subject:** Physical and Health Education **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Non-Locomotive Movements **Objectives:** 1. Students will be able to identify non-locomotive movements. 2. Students will practice various non-locomotive movements. 3. Students will understand the importance of non-locomotive movements in physical fitness and daily activities. **Materials Needed:** - Mats or soft surface area - Music system or speaker (if available) - Flashcards with images of non-locomotive movements - Cones or markers **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Warm-up (5 minutes):** - Light stretching focusing on parts of the body often used in non-locomotive movements (e.g., stretching the arms, neck, back). **Direct Instruction (10 minutes):** 1. **Explanation:** - Introduce and define non-locomotive movements: movements that do not involve traveling from one location to another. - Highlight examples: bending, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, swaying. 2. **Visual Aids:** - Show flashcards or demonstrate each non-locomotive movement. - Emphasize the correct form and why it’s important for muscle coordination and safety. **Guided Practice (15 minutes):** 1. **Activity Stations:** - Set up different stations with cones or markers, each focusing on a specific non-locomotive movement. - Station 1: Bending and stretching - Station 2: Twisting and swaying - Station 3: Pushing and pulling 2. **Rotation:** - Divide students into small groups and rotate them among the stations, spending about 3-4 minutes at each. - Music can be played in the background to keep the energy high. **Application/Group Activity (10 minutes):** 1. **Non-Locomotive Movement Routine:** - As a whole class, create a simple routine combining all the non-locomotive movements learned. - Perform the routine together to music, encouraging coordination and rhythm. **Cool Down and Review (5 minutes):** 1. **Cool Down Exercises:** - Gentle stretches and breathing exercises to relax the muscles. 2. **Review and Discussion:** - Recap the lesson by asking questions like “What are non-locomotive movements?”, “Can someone demonstrate a twisting movement?”, etc. - Discuss the importance of these movements in everyday life and different sports. **Assessment:** - Observation of students during activities to ensure they understand and correctly execute the movements. - Participation in group activities and discussions. **Closure:** - Thank the students for their participation. - Provide positive feedback and let them know what to expect in the next class. **Notes for Teacher:** - Be mindful of any students with physical limitations and provide alternative movements if necessary. - Encourage students to practice these movements at home. --- **End of Lesson Plan**