Gymnastics · SHS1 Physical Education Health Core

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Perform floor activities in gymnastics for improving skill and health-related fitness (forward roll).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define gymnastics and classify gymnastics performances into artistic and rhythmic categories, giving at least one example of each.
Describe the proper body positions for performing a forward roll, including the crouch, tuck, and landing positions.
Demonstrate the forward roll with support, maintaining a tucked body position throughout the movement.
Perform a complete forward roll without support, twice in succession, showing control and proper form.
Explain how performing the forward roll contributes to skill-related fitness (balance, coordination, agility) and health-related fitness (flexibility, muscular strength).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Gymnastics (1.3)
Content standard: 1.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate the ability perform basic gymnastics activities to improve skill and health related fitness. 1.1.3.LO.1 Perform basic gymnastics activities to improve skill and health-related fitness.
Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Perform floor activities in gymnastics for improving skill and health-related fitness (forward roll).
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning/Group work: In mixed-ability groups, ask learners to observe charts/pictures/videos of different performances of gymnastics activities and classify them into the two main categories (artistic and rhythmic). The discussion should be led by the teacher.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.1): Level 1: Describe the concept of gymnastics and classify gymnastics performances into the two main categories. Level 2: Describe the proper body positions to perform a forward roll. Level 3: Perform a forward roll without the finishing position with or without support. Level 3: Perform a complete forward roll twice without support.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Drums
- Castanet
- Clappers
- Costumes for the various traditional dances
- Dance rooms or studio
- Sound system and speakers.
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.