B6 Physical Education · Term 1 Week 4: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.4.1.5 - Perform simple small stunts while shifting base of support from one body part to the other.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three different body parts that can serve as a base of support during a simple stunt.
Demonstrate a simple small stunt that shifts the base of support from two body parts to one body part, such as moving from a four-point balance to a three-point balance.
Perform a partner-assisted stunt that shifts the base of support in a controlled and safe manner.
Maintain balance for at least 3 seconds while holding a stunt position with a reduced base of support.
Follow safety rules and cooperate with peers when performing and spotting stunts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.4)
Content standard: B6.1.4.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B6.1.4.1.5 - Perform simple small stunts while shifting base of support from one body part to the other.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 70
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners go through warm ups to make the body flexible for performance.
i. Learners move into simple steps in a rhythm over a rotatory rope performed by two peers at a spot. As they jump, the rope is withdrawn from their feet.
ii. Learners hop over obstacles and land with the other foot whiles in motion.
iii. Learners practices using different strategies at their own pace and ability.