JHS1 Physical Education And Health · Term 1 Week 12: Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.1.3.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least three traditional rhythmic gymnastics movements from Ghana (e.g., synchronised adowa, agbadza) and one global rhythmic gymnastics movement.
Demonstrate a short sequence combining traditional and global rhythmic gymnastics movements with accuracy and rhythm.
Perform a synchronised routine in small groups, coordinating movements with peers to a steady beat.
Record the estimated duration of their group performance in a self-journal.
Explain how adapting traditional movements through rhythm, speed, or formation expresses cultural identity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance (2.1)
Content standard: B7.2.1.3 - Demonstrate understanding and apply skills and movement techniques in global and traditional rhythmic gymnastics and adaptations for global awareness and cultural sensitivity Refer to Visual Arts and Design CS B7.2.1.3 for cross-referencing Integrate dance of the minority group or individual in the class
Indicator: B7.2.1.3.1 - Explore and perform a variety of global and traditional rhythmic gymnastics (e.g., synchronised adowa, agbadza, etc.) and adaptation for creativity, communication, and cultural identity
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 12 (Week 12 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 and Health, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 9
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research and synchronise traditional, individual and group dance movements and global rhythmic dance movements for a performance.
2. Record estimate of duration/measure of performance in your self-journal as your effort to increase involvement in physical activity.

Figure from the jhs1 physical education and health curriculum, printed page 9

Rhythmic dance and gymnastics movements