B6 Physical Education · Term 2 Week 12: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.3.4.3.4 - Perform trunk rotation.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct starting position for trunk rotation with the right leg straight and left leg bent and crossed over the right knee
Perform trunk rotation to the right side, turning as far as their ability level allows
Perform trunk rotation to the left side for balanced, holistic development
Identify the muscles involved in trunk rotation, specifically the core and oblique muscles
Explain how regular trunk rotation improves flexibility and supports overall physical fitness

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.4)
Content standard: B6.3.4.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B6.3.4.3.4 - Perform trunk rotation.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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. 77
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

After warm ups, learners sit with their right leg straight, left leg bent and crossed over the right knee. Learners keep left hand on the floor and turn their trunks as far as possible to the right but at their ability level. Learners repeat the action to the left for holistic development.