Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills

Curriculum details

Strand

Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.3)

Content standard

B2.1.3.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)

Indicator

B2.1.3.1.3 - Roll a ball from stationary to a given point and back, using hands.

Suggested placement

Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 17

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

After learners going through the general and specific warm-ups, learners demonstrate how to roll a ball from stationary using hands by placing a ball in front, bend the trunk forward and place the palm behind the ball, roll the ball forward whiles moving from one point to another (from walking to jogging and to running. Guide learners to practice individually and in groups.
Observe them practice at their own pace and give corrective feedback for correct skill mastery. Learners can further use bats or sticks to roll the ball to challenge the fast learners.
Organise mini game for learners for fun and enjoyment to prevent boredom. Take learners through cool down to end the lesson.