Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 3
TRADITIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS, GAMES AND DANCE
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TRADITIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS, GAMES AND DANCE
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Subject: Physical Education And Health
Class: JHS 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 15
Grade code: B9.2.1.2.1
Strand code: 2
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: B9.2.1.2
Indicator code: B9.2.1.2.1
Theme: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION
Subtheme: TRADITIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS, GAMES AND DANCE
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Traditional rhythmic gymnastics, games and dance are part of Ghana’s cultural identity. They help learners stay physically active, build coordination, and appreciate the values and history in different Ghanaian communities. In JHS3, learners should be able to identify and list traditional dance movements, and also understand how these movements can be grouped by intensity (low, moderate, high) using simple body signs like pulse/heartbeat.
A. Meaning of Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance (in this topic) Traditional dance: A cultural movement pattern performed to traditional rhythms/drumming, often linked to festivals, funerals, puberty rites, storytelling, worship, or social gatherings. Rhythmic movement: Moving the body in time with a beat (drum, clapping, rattles, songs). Dance movement: A specific action in dance (e.g., stamp, hop, sway, twist, turn, clap, shoulder shake).
This lesson focuses on creating a list of various traditional dance movements and using them to discuss intensity.
B. What is “Intensity” in Physical Activity? Intensity means how hard the body is working during an activity.
We classify intensity into: Low intensity: Light effort; you can talk easily while doing it. Pulse increases slightly or stays near resting. Examples (dance-related): gentle swaying, slow walking steps, light hand gestures. Moderate intensity: Medium effort; you can talk but not sing comfortably. Pulse increases noticeably. Examples: steady stepping, repeated bends, moderate arm swings. High intensity: Hard effort; talking becomes difficult. Pulse rises a lot; breathing is faster. Examples: fast stamping, repeated jumping, quick turns, vigorous shoulder/waist shaking.