Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• list the basic locomotor movements
• explain how to perform each of the movements
• demonstrate movement patterns
• practice the skills of locomotor movement

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 4 learners to fundamental body movements, specifically focusing on locomotor movements. Understanding how to move the body efficiently and safely is crucial for children's overall physical development, participation in daily activities, play, and sports. Mastery of these basic movements forms the foundation for more complex motor skills and promotes physical fitness, coordination, and agility. It also contributes to personal safety by enhancing awareness and control over one's body in various environments.

Teacher activity

• Explains the basic movement skills
• Demonstrates the basic movement skills
• Observes and supervises the basic movement skills
• Corrects the pupils practice errors

Evaluation guide

• Assessment will be ongoing through observation during practical activities and through specific questions to gauge understanding.
• Observation during practice: The teacher will observe students' attempts at each locomotor movement, noting correct form, balance, coordination, and effort.
• Question and Answer: Oral questions during the lesson to check for understanding and identify areas of confusion.
• Peer-assessment (informal): Students can be encouraged to observe and provide simple constructive feedback to classmates during practice.
• Summative Assessment (aligned with Evaluation Guide):

Reference guide

• Charts
• Pictures
• Video clips
• mats
• rope
• rings