Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 2

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Performance objectives

• Perform at least three different locomotor movements with control.
• Participate safely in games involving throwing and catching.
• Understand the importance of following rules in games.
• Identify two stretching exercises for warming up.
• Work cooperatively with your friends in a game.

Lesson summary

Physical education is an essential part of Life Skills. It helps us to become healthy, strong, and coordinated. This week, we will be focusing on different games and movement patterns. These activities are important because they help us to develop our gross motor skills (using big muscles like legs and arms), improve our coordination (making our body parts work together smoothly), and learn how to work together as a team. In South Africa, playing games outdoors is a big part of our culture, so learning these skills will help you enjoy playing with friends and family in your community. Being active also makes us feel good and helps us concentrate better in class!

Lesson notes

This week's physical education activities are designed to improve your movement skills and teamwork.

Let's break down the key concepts: Locomotor Movements: These are movements that move you from one place to another. Think about how you get around!

Examples include: Walking: Putting one foot in front of the other. Focus on keeping your head up and arms swinging.

Running: Like walking, but faster! Lift your knees higher and swing your arms with more power.

Hopping: Jumping on one foot and landing on the same foot. Try to hop in a straight line.

Skipping: A combination of a hop and a step. It's like dancing across the ground! Step forward on one foot and hop on the same foot, then switch to the other foot.

Jumping: Pushing off the ground with both feet and landing on both feet. Try jumping over a small object.

Galloping: Step forward with one foot, then quickly bring the other foot up to meet it. Keep the same foot leading. This is like a horse galloping!

Non-Locomotor Movements: These are movements you do without moving from one place to another.

Examples include: Stretching: Reaching to make your muscles longer. Helps to prevent injuries.

Bending: Bending at your knees, waist, or elbows.

Twisting: Turning your upper body from side to side.

Swaying: Gently moving your body from side to side.

Throwing and Catching: These are fundamental skills for many games.

Throwing: Hold the ball comfortably. Step forward with one foot and throw the ball with an overhand or underhand motion. Aim for your target.

Catching: Watch the ball carefully. Reach out with your hands to catch the ball. Use your hands to cushion the impact of the ball.

Teamwork: Working together with others to achieve a common goal. This includes sharing, listening to each other, and supporting each other.

Rules: Guidelines that tell us how to play a game fairly and safely.

Worked example

Example 1: Hopping Relay Race: Imagine you're having a relay race in your school yard. The first team has to hop from the start line to a cone, then hop back and tag the next teammate. What locomotor movement are you practicing?

Answer: Hopping. You are moving from one place to another using a hopping motion.

Example 2: Throwing and Catching with a Partner: You and your friend are practicing throwing and catching a tennis ball. One person throws the ball underhand, and the other person catches it with both hands. What skills are you practicing?

Answer: Throwing and Catching. You are learning to control the ball's movement and coordinate your hand-eye coordination to catch it. This could be used in cricket or rounders!

Example 3: Stretching before a Game: Before playing a game of "Kennetjie" (a popular South African game), you stretch your legs and arms. Why is stretching important?

Answer: Stretching is important because it warms up your muscles and helps prevent injuries. It makes your muscles more flexible and ready for exercise.

Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: Name two different locomotor movements you can use to move around the playground.

Solution:

Walking: Putting one foot in front of the other.

Running: Like walking, but faster.

Commentary: This question tests your understanding of different ways to move your body from one place to another. Walking and running are the most common examples.