Basic 5

Basic 5 Physical Education Notes

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Locomotive Skills

  1. Walking on Lines and EdgesIn this topic you will walk on straight lines and narrow edges with good balance and control.
  2. Skipping and Leaping ContinuouslyIn this topic you will skip and leap continuously with good rhythm and control.

Manipulative Skills

  1. Rolling a Ball with a Stick through ObstaclesIn this topic you will control and roll a ball with a stick through arranged cones.
  2. Small-Group Balance StuntsIn this topic you will perform simple small-group balance stunts by distributing weight and using a stable base of support.

Rhythmic Skills

  1. Changing Direction While Carrying an ObjectIn this topic you will change direction quickly while walking with an object through obstacles and keep your balance.
  2. Striking a Dropping Ball to a TeammateIn this topic you will strike a dropping light ball upward and forward to a teammate using the hands or feet.

Space Awareness

  1. Creating Space in GamesIn this topic you will describe ways that an attacking player can create more space away from a defending player.

Dynamics

  1. Applying and Receiving Force in JumpingIn this topic you will explain the differences in applying force at take-off and receiving force at landing when jumping for height and for distance.

Aerobic Capacity

  1. Jogging to Music for Ten MinutesIn this topic you will perform ten minutes of continuous jogging to music to improve aerobic fitness.

Strength

  1. Pull-Ups for Upper-Body StrengthIn this topic you will perform continuous pull-ups to build upper-body strength.

Fitness Programme

  1. Monitoring Heart Rate During ActivityIn this topic you will measure and monitor your heart rate to check the intensity of physical activity.

Self-Responsibility

  1. Being Active Outside SchoolIn this topic you will plan and participate independently in fitness and skill development activities outside school.