Gymnastics · SHS1 Physical Education Health Core

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.3 - Perform floor activities in gymnastics for improving skill and health-related fitness (handstand).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the key steps involved in performing a handstand, in the correct order.
Describe the proper body positioning at the start and finish of a handstand.
Perform a handstand with support from a partner or against a wall.
Perform a handstand without support while maintaining balance and body alignment.
Work collaboratively in mixed ability and mixed gender groups to observe, practice, and give feedback on handstand technique.

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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.3 - Perform floor activities in gymnastics for improving skill and health-related fitness (handstand).
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 33

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning/Group work: In mixed ability and mixed gender groups, let learners observe charts/pictures or watch a short video on handstand. Demonstrate or ask any learners who has grasped the concept after watching the video or pictures to demonstrate to the class to see before taking learners through the phases of the handstand step by step.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.3): Level 2: Describe the key steps involved performing a handstand. Level 2: Describe the proper body positioning at the start and finish of a handstand. Level 4: Perform the handstand with support. Level 4: Perform the handstand 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.