Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance

Curriculum details

Strand

Physical Activity Education (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance (2.1)

Content standard

B8.2.1.3 - Demonstrate understanding and apply skills and movement techniques in global and traditional rhythmic gymnastics movements and adaptations for coordination and appreciation of global cultures Refer to Visual Arts and Design CS B7.2.1.3 for cross-referencing

Indicator

B8.2.1.3.1 - Classify and perform global and traditional rhythmic gymnastics movements (e.g., group dance movements- nobabie, hoo-londoreho! etc.) and adaptation for creativity, communication and cultural identity

Suggested placement

Term 2, Week 1 (Week 13 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. 27

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 and perform.
2. Create and perform combinations of global and traditional rhythmic dance gymnastics movements in small and large groups.
3. Record estimate of duration/measure of performance in your self-journal as your effort to increase involvement in physical activity.

Select rhythmic dance movements from the various regions to expose learners to the wide range of cultures that exist in Ghana.