Basic 6

Basic 6 Physical Education Notes

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Locomotive Skills

  1. Creating a Cooperative Movement GameIn this topic you will develop a cooperative game that combines locomotor skills and object manipulation.
  2. Jumping for Distance and Landing SafelyIn this topic you will jump for distance and land on both feet, bending the hips, knees and ankles to reduce impact force.

Manipulative Skills

  1. Applying and Receiving Force in Jumping for Height and DistanceIn this topic you will perform jumps for height and for distance and show the differences in how force is applied and received.
  2. Hockey: Rolling the Ball with a Stick in a GameIn this topic you will use a stick to control, pass and roll a ball in a simple hockey game situation.

Rhythmic Skills

  1. Small Stunts: Shifting the Base of SupportIn this topic you will perform simple small stunts while shifting the base of support from one body part to another.
  2. Changing Direction While Running with an ObjectIn this topic you will change direction quickly while running with an object through obstacles, keeping your balance.

Space Awareness

  1. The Importance of Open Space in Team GamesIn this topic you will explain why using open space is important in team games and practise creating and using space.

Dynamics

  1. Preparing for Forehand and Backhand StrokesIn this topic you will identify the time needed to prepare for and begin forehand and backhand strokes in racket games.

Aerobic Capacity

  1. Running for Eight MinutesIn this topic you will perform eight minutes of continuous running, with or without music, to develop aerobic fitness.

Strength

  1. Fifteen Continuous Sit-UpsIn this topic you will perform 15 continuous sit-ups to build abdominal strength and endurance.

Fitness Programme

  1. Planning a One-Day Personal Fitness PlanIn this topic you will develop a one-day personal physical fitness plan that includes warm-up, activities for different fitness components and cool-down.

Healthy Diet

  1. Weight-Bearing Activities and Strong BonesIn this topic you will explain how weight-bearing activities help to build strong bones and how diet supports bone health.