Locomotor, Manipulative… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.8.1.11 - Catch a flying ball away from the body.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct ready position for catching a ball away from the body: feet shoulder width apart, with the foot opposite the throwing hand slightly forward.
Catch a flying ball thrown by a partner with arms fully extended and fingers open, away from the body.
Step sideways to move closer to a ball thrown slightly off target before catching it.
Apply the skill of catching away from the body in a small group game.
Give and receive simple corrective feedback with a partner during practice to improve their catching technique.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.8)
Content standard: B3.1.8.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B3.1.8.1.11 - Catch a flying ball away from the body.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 33
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners to stand straight, shoulder width apart, with the foot opposite the throwing hand slightly forward. Learners stretch their arms and hands fully sideways with fingers open catch the ball away from their body. They can step sideways to get them closer to ball for easy catching. Give them corrective feedback as the practice at their pace. End lessons after cool down with question and answers.