B1 Physical Education · Term 2 Week 4: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.12.1.16 - Demonstrate a smooth transition between even-beat and uneven-beat locomotor skills in response to music or an external beat.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify an even beat (one-two, one-two) and an uneven beat (one-two-three, one-two-three) when they hear clapping or a drum.
Walk steadily to an even beat and run lightly to an uneven beat without stopping.
Change smoothly from walking to running or from running to walking the moment the beat changes.
Move as part of a group, keeping their own pace while listening for the beat change.
Perform a cool-down activity after practice to bring their bodies back to rest.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.12)
Content standard: B1.1.12.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B1.1.12.1.16 - Demonstrate a smooth transition between even-beat and uneven-beat locomotor skills in response to music or an external beat.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 9
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

After warm-ups, demonstrate walking to an even beat such as clapping, music (one-two, one-two..,etc.) and smooth transition to running when the beat changes to uneven beat (one,two,three.,etc,).
Give learners enough time to practice with beat as individuals and as a group but allowed to progress at their own pace. Observe and give corrective feedback.
Organise walking to jogging or walking to running game for learners to create fun and enjoyment. End the lesson with cool down.