B5 Physical Education · Term 2 Week 8: Space Awareness, Dynamics, Relations, Body Management and Strategies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.2.5.2.5 - Distinguish between volleying and kicking and describe the similarities and differences.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define volleying as striking a ball before it touches the ground and kicking as striking a ball from the ground.
Identify at least two sports where volleying is common and two sports where kicking is common.
Describe at least two similarities between volleying and kicking.
Describe at least two differences between volleying and kicking.
Demonstrate each skill physically and explain when each technique is most appropriate during a game.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Movement Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Space Awareness, Dynamics, Relations, Body Management and Strategies (2.5)
Content standard: B5.2.5.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Indicator: B5.2.5.2.5 - Distinguish between volleying and kicking and describe the similarities and differences.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 8 (Week 20 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. 63
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Volleying is when a ball is strike before it touches the ground. It common in soccer, volleyball, tennis, cricket etc.
Kicking is the act of striking a ball from the ground which is common in Soccer