Teacher: Andrew Class: Grade 1 Subject: PE Week: 9

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Unit 2:
Session : 18
I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
● Develop the basic movement actions of balancing, rolling, turning, twisting, stretching, climbing.
● Transferring weight using a variety of body parts while exploring space
II. Teaching content:
III. Time: 40 mins
IV. Teaching aids: Cones, balls rope, balls, mats
V. Students’ assumed knowledge: Basic understanding of PE
VI. Procedures
Stages / Time Activities and Presentation Ss’ Grouping Teaching aids
Classroom greeting
Walk nicely
Speak calmly without shouting
1. Warm up Place shoes together with toes pointing inwards
(10 mins) Stand in line peacefully
Handshake greeting at the door
Enter the room appropriately and sit in a circle on the mats
Straddle Sit
Gymnasts should sit up straight on the floor with their feet out in front of them. Placing their hands on the
floor to help balance as they move, gymnasts should bring their legs apart until they’ve achieved a
comfortable stretch. Legs should be flexed, with toes pointed.
When performing a straddle sit a gymnast’s knees should be facing up, not rolled inward. The chin should
2. ( 10 mins) be up and arms can be raised over the head or extended and parallel to their legs
Balance on one foot
Standing up straight, gymnasts should lift one leg off the floor (or beam) and hold that position for at least 5
seconds. The gymnast’s leg can be bent, or straightened and held in front of them for increased difficulty.
Arms can be held straight above the head or horizontal to help the gymnast balance.

3. (10 mins) Hop to safe landing

Performing a hop to safe landing teaches the mechanics of a safe landing. This means the gymnast must
learn how to land with their upper body balanced squarely over their feet (not leaning back or leaning
forward). It also means the gymnast learns how to bend their knees to absorb impact. The height of the
platform that gymnasts jump off should be appropriate for the beginner level.

Log Roll
The gymnast should lie on their back with arms extended over their head and toes pointed. Slightly lifting
their legs and arms off the mat, they should achieve a hollow body or concave shape and roll over onto their
stomach. Gymnasts should then roll through to their back again.
The key is to complete this movement with a strong, flexed body, and ankles remaining pressed together.
Teacher: Andrew Class: Grade 1 Subject: PE Week: 9
Date of preparation:
Date of teaching:
Forward roll
The forward roll teaches one of the most important safety movements in gymnastics: tucking your head.
From the standing position, gymnasts should crouch down placing their hands on the mat shoulder-width
apart. Next, they should tuck their head and lean forward on their toes, lifting the hips to begin rolling.
Gymnasts should roll onto the shoulders and upper back, then through to the seated position. Feet should
remain close to the gymnast’s seat so they may continue rolling forward from their seat onto their feet
before rising to a standing position with arms extended over their hand

Students discuss in partnerships

4. Wrap-up (10 mins) *What was your favorite balance stunt today and why?
*What was important during the partner balance stunts?
*To maintain a balance, what were some techniques you used so you wouldn't fall down?

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Reflection
Gymnastics is one of three foundational sports along with swimming and athletics.
This means that movements learned in gymnastics will be repeated across various other sports.
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