Moving Our Body Parts: Meaning and Examples of Basic Locomotive Movements Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 2 Physical and Health Education

MOVING OUR BODY PARTS: MEANING AND EXAMPLES OF BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE)

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 2

THEME – BASIC MOVEMENTS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – 

TOPIC – BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Examples of Basic Locomotive Movements

3. Practical Demonstration

4. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define locomotive movement.

2. Explain the meaning of basic locomotive movements.

3. Identify different examples of locomotive movements.

4. Demonstrate basic locomotive movements correctly.

5. State the importance of locomotive movements in daily life.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about the parts of the body and their functions. They know that the legs, feet, arms, and other body parts help us perform different activities.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils how these body parts work together to produce basic locomotive movements, which help people move from one place to another.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts showing different locomotive movements

2. Flashcards

3. Whistle

4. Cones or markers

5. Open playground or field

5. Pictures of children walking, running, jumping, hopping, and skipping

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every day, we move from one place to another. We walk to school, run during games, jump over obstacles, hop during play, and skip for exercise. These movements help us perform our daily activities and keep our bodies healthy.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of locomotive movement and identify common basic locomotive movements that help the body move from one place to another.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

Basic locomotive movements are movements that help a person move the body from one place to another.

These movements involve the use of the legs, feet, arms, and the whole body.

EXAMPLES OF BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

1. Walking – Walking is moving from one place to another by placing one foot in front of the other.

2. Running – Running is moving faster than walking.

3. Jumping – Jumping is lifting the body off the ground using both feet and landing on both feet.

4. Hopping – Hopping is jumping on one foot several times.

5. Skipping – Skipping is moving forward by stepping and hopping alternately.

6. Leaping – Leaping is making a long jump from one foot and landing on the other foot.

7. Galloping – Galloping is moving forward quickly by stepping with one foot and bringing the other foot to meet it.

8. Sliding – Sliding is moving sideways by stepping with one foot and bringing the other foot to join it without crossing.

LESSON 2 – IMPORTANCE OF BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

1. They help us move from one place to another.

2. They improve body fitness and health.

3. They strengthen muscles and bones.

4. They improve balance and coordination.

5. They help us participate in games and sports.

6. They make daily activities easier.

Basic locomotive movements are movements that help us move from one place to another. Examples include walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding. These movements keep the body active, healthy, strong, and ready for games, sports, and everyday activities.

LESSON 3 – PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF BASIC LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 

The teacher demonstrates each basic locomotive movement and allows pupils to practise one after another.

1. Walking

• Stand upright.

• Move one foot forward, then the other.

• Swing the arms naturally.

• Walk in a straight line.

2. Running

• Lean the body slightly forward.

• Move the legs faster than when walking.

• Swing the arms freely.

• Run from one point to another safely.

3. Jumping

• Stand with both feet together.

• Bend the knees slightly.

• Push the body upward with both feet.

• Land gently on both feet.

4. Hopping

• Stand on one foot.

• Jump forward several times using the same foot.

• Repeat with the other foot.

5. Skipping

• Step forward with one foot.

• Hop on the same foot.

• Repeat with the other foot in a rhythmic pattern.

6. Leaping

• Run a few steps.

• Push off with one foot.

• Make a long jump forward.

• Land on the opposite foot.

7. Galloping

• Step forward with one foot.

• Bring the other foot quickly to meet it.

• Repeat while moving forward.

8. Sliding

• Face sideways.

• Step to one side with one foot.

• Bring the other foot to join it without crossing.

• Continue moving sideways.

FURTHER ACTIVITY

The teacher divides the pupils into groups and asks each group to:

1. Walk in a straight line.

2. Run from one marker to another.

3. Jump over a small line.

4. Hop on one foot for five counts.

5. Skip across the playground.

6. Leap over a short obstacle.

7. Gallop from one end of the field to the other.

8. Slide sideways between two markers.

The teacher observes, corrects mistakes, and encourages pupils to perform each movement safely and correctly.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Locomotive movements help us to ______.

A. sleep

B. move from one place to another

C. eat food

D. read books

2. Which of the following is a basic locomotive movement?

A. Sitting

B. Standing

C. Walking

D. Sleeping

3. Jumping is done by using ______.

A. one hand

B. one ear

C. one finger

D. both feet

4. Hopping means ______.

A. walking slowly

B. jumping on one foot

C. crawling on the ground

D. sitting quietly

5. Which of the following is faster than walking?

A. Running

B. Sitting

C. Sleeping

D. Standing

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. ______ is moving from one place to another by placing one foot in front of the other.

7. ______ is jumping on one foot.

8. ______ is moving faster than walking.

9. ______ is lifting the body off the ground using both feet.

10. Basic locomotive movements help to keep our bodies ______.

C. True or False

11. Walking is a locomotive movement. ______

12. Running is slower than walking. ______

13. Skipping is a basic locomotive movement. ______

14. Locomotive movements help us to exercise our bodies. ______

15. Sitting is a locomotive movement. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Walking – A. Lifting the body with both feet

17. Running – B. Stepping and hopping alternately

18. Hopping – C. Moving from one place to another

19. Jumping – D. Jumping on one foot

20. Skipping – E. Moving faster than walking

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Move from one place to another

2. C – Walking

3. D – Both feet

4. B – Jumping on one foot

5. A – Running

6. Walking

7. Hopping

8. Running

9. Jumping

10. Healthy

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

15. False

16. C – Walking → Moving from one place to another

17. E – Running → Moving faster than walking

18. D – Hopping → Jumping on one foot

19. A – Jumping → Lifting the body with both feet

20. B – Skipping → Stepping and hopping alternately

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that basic locomotive movements are movements that help a person move the body from one place to another. These movements involve the coordinated use of the legs, feet, arms, and the whole body.

Pupils identified common examples of locomotive movements, including walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding.

They also learned the importance of basic locomotive movements, such as helping people move from one place to another, improving body fitness, strengthening muscles and bones, improving balance and coordination, and enabling participation in games, sports, and everyday activities.

Finally, pupils demonstrated different locomotive movements and understood that regular physical movement helps to keep the body healthy, active, and strong.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher displays pictures or demonstrates different locomotive movements such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the demonstrations and identify the different movements.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of basic locomotive movements.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils define locomotive movements in their own words.

3. The teacher demonstrates each locomotive movement one after the other.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils imitate and practise each movement correctly.

4. The teacher explains the importance of basic locomotive movements in daily life, games, and sports.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention activities where they use locomotive movements.

5. The teacher organizes pupils into groups to practise walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding in the playground.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils participate actively in the practical activities and perform each movement correctly.

6. The teacher asks oral questions based on the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and participate actively in the discussion.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils participate in the summary and write the key points in their notebooks.

8. The teacher gives classwork, marks pupils’ responses, and provides corrections where necessary.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the exercise and correct their mistakes.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

Moving Our Body Parts: Meaning and Examples of Basic Non-Locomotive Movements Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 3 Physical and Health Education

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What are basic locomotive movements?

2. Mention five examples of basic locomotive movements.

3. Explain the difference between walking and running.

4. What is hopping?

5. What is skipping?

6. State four importance of basic locomotive movements.

7. Demonstrate any four basic locomotive movements.

8. Explain why it is important to practise locomotive movements regularly.