Locomotor, Manipulative… · B4 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.8.1.10 - Catch a ball above the head and near the middle of the body while jogging and running.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Catch a ball thrown above the head while jogging at a slow speed.
Catch a ball thrown near the middle of the body while running at a moderate speed.
Position their hands correctly (fingers spread, thumbs together for high catches; fingers down for low catches) for different ball heights.
Track a ball with their eyes from the thrower’s hand until it reaches their hands.
Demonstrate accuracy and control in catching while moving, without stopping to trap the ball.

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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: B4.1.8.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B4.1.8.1.10 - Catch a ball above the head and near the middle of the body while jogging and running.
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. 46
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

After general and specific warm up, learners catch balls thrown above from distance in the air with the hand. Vary the distance and let them do for fun. Accuracy must be considered.