Basic 2

Basic 2 Physical Education Notes

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Locomotive Skills

  1. Moving in PathwaysIn this topic you will move along straight, curved and zigzag pathways.
  2. Skipping Forwards and BackwardsIn this topic you will skip forwards and backwards without a rope.

Manipulative Skills

  1. Rolling a Ball to a Point and BackIn this topic you will roll a ball to a target point and back using your hands.
  2. Balancing on Different Body PartsIn this topic you will balance on the ground and on low objects using body parts other than both feet.

Rhythmic Skills

  1. Moving Weight from Feet to HandsIn this topic you will move your body weight from your feet to your hands and back, landing with control.
  2. Striking a Ball Again and AgainIn this topic you will strike a ball continuously upwards with your hand and forwards with your foot.

Space Awareness

  1. Open SpacesIn this topic you will learn what open spaces are and how to move into them in games.

Dynamics

  1. A Hop and a JumpIn this topic you will learn the difference between a hop and a jump and practise both.

Aerobic Capacity

  1. Abdominal CurlsIn this topic you will do abdominal curls to make your tummy muscles strong.

Fitness

  1. Why We Exercise RegularlyIn this topic you will learn why people do physical activity three to four times a week for at least 30 minutes.

Healthy Diet

  1. Parts of Physical FitnessIn this topic you will learn the parts (components) of physical fitness.

Self-Responsibility

  1. Taking Responsibility in Group GamesIn this topic you will learn to accept responsibility for your own behaviour in group activities.