B6 Physical Education · Term 1 Week 6: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.6.1.7 - Strike a tossed ball with the hands above the forehead (tennis serve).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct stance and toss for an overhead strike, holding the ball in the non-striking hand and tossing it straight up above the forehead.
Strike a self-tossed ball with the palm or fist above the forehead, sending it toward a target at least 3 metres away.
Perform the overhead strike with accuracy, hitting a target zone (hoop or marked square) at least 3 out of 5 attempts.
Apply the tennis serve technique in a mini volleyball game, serving the ball over a net or rope to begin play.
Demonstrate patience, focus and teamwork while taking turns and encouraging classmates during practice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.6)
Content standard: B6.1.6.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B6.1.6.1.7 - Strike a tossed ball with the hands above the forehead (tennis serve).
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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. 71
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Organize learners with volleyballs facing a target. Learners toss a ball and strike it with the palm or fist (overhead) to a target base on their ability. Learners practice over hanged net (optional) by striking a tossed ball over it to the target for mastery of tennis serve. Learners play mini volleyball starting with tennis serve.