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

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

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 3

THEME – BASIC MOVEMENTS 

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

TOPIC – NON-LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Examples of Basic Non-Locomotive Movements

3. Practical Demonstration of Basic Non-Locomotive Movements

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 non-locomotive movements.

2. Explain the meaning of basic non-locomotive movements.

3. Identify different examples of non-locomotive movements.

4. Demonstrate basic non-locomotive movements correctly.

5. State the importance of non-locomotive movements in daily life and physical fitness.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about basic locomotive movements, such as walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping, and sliding, which help the body move from one place to another.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing basic non-locomotive movements, which involve moving different parts of the body while remaining in one place. Pupils will learn how these movements improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and body control.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts showing different non-locomotive movements

2. Flashcards

3. Whistle

4. Open space or playground

5. Pictures of children bending, stretching, twisting, and balancing

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

Sometimes we move our bodies without changing our position. For example, we bend to pick up a book, stretch after waking up, twist our waist during exercise, or balance on one foot while playing.

These movements are called non-locomotive movements because the body stays in one place while different parts of the body move.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of non-locomotive movements and identify common examples used during exercise, games, and daily activities.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF BASIC NON-LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

Basic non-locomotive movements are movements performed without moving the body from one place to another.

During these movements, the body remains in one position while different body parts move.

EXAMPLES OF BASIC NON-LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

1. Bending – Bending is moving the body forward, backward, or sideways without changing position.

2. Stretching – Stretching is extending the arms, legs, or body to increase flexibility.

3. Twisting – Twisting is turning the upper body or waist from one side to another while standing in one place.

4. Turning – Turning is rotating the whole body around while remaining in the same spot.

5. Swinging – Swinging is moving the arms or legs backward and forward or side to side.

6. Balancing – Balancing is keeping the body steady on one foot or in one position without falling.

7. Pushing – Pushing is applying force to move an object while standing in one place.

8. Pulling – Pulling is drawing an object towards the body while remaining in one position.

LESSON 2 – IMPORTANCE OF BASIC NON-LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

1. They improve body balance.

2. They increase flexibility.

3. They strengthen muscles and joints.

4. They improve body coordination.

5. They prepare the body for sports and exercise.

6. They help us perform daily activities easily.

Basic non-locomotive movements are movements performed without moving from one place to another. Examples include bending, stretching, twisting, turning, swinging, balancing, pushing, and pulling. These movements improve balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, and overall physical fitness.

LESSON 3 – PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF BASIC NON-LOCOMOTIVE MOVEMENTS

The teacher demonstrates each non-locomotive movement while pupils observe and imitate the actions.

1. Bending

• Stand upright with your feet slightly apart.

• Bend forward and try to touch your toes.

• Return to the standing position.

• Repeat by bending sideways and backward carefully.

2. Stretching

• Stand upright.

• Raise both hands above your head.

• Stretch your arms and body upwards.

• Hold for a few seconds and relax.

3. Twisting

• Stand with your feet apart.

• Place your hands on your waist or stretch them sideways.

• Twist your upper body gently to the left and then to the right.

• Keep your feet in one position.

4. Turning

• Stand in one spot.

• Turn your whole body slowly in a complete circle.

• Return to the starting position.

5. Swinging

• Stand upright.

• Swing your arms forward and backward.

• Swing them from side to side without moving your feet.

6. Balancing

• Stand on one foot.

• Stretch your arms sideways for balance.

• Hold the position for a few seconds.

• Repeat with the other foot.

7. Pushing

• Stand facing a wall.

• Place both hands on the wall.

• Push gently against the wall without moving your feet.

8. Pulling

• Hold one end of a rope or elastic band.

• Pull it gently towards your body while standing in one place.

• Release slowly.

FURTHER ACTIVITY

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

1. Bend forward, backward, and sideways.

2. Stretch their arms and body upwards.

3. Twist their waist to the left and right.

4. Turn around once while standing in one place.

5. Swing their arms forward, backward, and sideways.

6. Balance on one foot for ten seconds.

7. Demonstrate pushing against a wall.

8. Demonstrate pulling a rope.

The teacher observes the pupils, corrects wrong postures, and ensures that all movements are performed safely and correctly.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Non-locomotive movements are movements performed ______.

A. while moving from one place to another

B. while swimming

C. without moving from one place to another

D. while riding a bicycle

2. Which of the following is a non-locomotive movement?

A. Running

B. Walking

C. Bending

D. Skipping

3. Which movement involves extending the body or arms?

A. Twisting

B. Hopping

C. Galloping

D. Stretching

4. Standing on one foot without falling is called ______.

A. Swinging

B. Balancing

C. Running

D. Leaping

5. Which of the following is NOT a non-locomotive movement?

A. Walking

B. Turning

C. Swinging

D. Twisting

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. Non-locomotive movements are done ______ moving from one place to another.

7. ______ means turning the upper body from one side to another.

8. ______ means keeping the body steady on one foot.

9. ______ means moving the arms or legs forward and backward.

10. Stretching helps to improve body ______.

C. True or False

11. Bending is a non-locomotive movement. ______

Walking is a non-locomotive movement. ______

Twisting helps improve body flexibility. ______

Balancing can be done while standing on one foot. ______

Non-locomotive movements improve body coordination. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Bending – A. Turning the upper body

17. Stretching – B. Extending the body

18. Twisting – C. Moving the body forward without changing position

19. Balancing – D. Moving the arms forward and backward

20. Swinging – E. Standing steadily on one foot

ANSWER KEYS

1. C – Without moving from one place to another

2. C – Bending

3. D – Stretching

4. B – Balancing

5. A – Walking

6. Without

7. Twisting

8. Balancing

9. Swinging

10. Flexibility

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

15. True

16. C – Bending → Moving the body forward without changing position

17. B – Stretching → Extending the body

18. A – Twisting → Turning the upper body

19. E – Balancing → Standing steadily on one foot

20. D – Swinging → Moving the arms forward and backward

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that basic non-locomotive movements are movements performed without moving the body from one place to another. During these movements, the body remains in one position while different body parts move.

Pupils identified common examples of non-locomotive movements, including bending, stretching, twisting, turning, swinging, balancing, pushing, and pulling.

They also learned the importance of non-locomotive movements, such as improving balance, flexibility, coordination, muscle strength, and preparing the body for sports and daily activities.

Finally, pupils demonstrated different non-locomotive movements correctly and understood that regular practice of these movements helps to keep the body healthy, flexible, strong, and physically fit.

PRESENTATION

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

1. The teacher displays pictures or demonstrates different non-locomotive movements such as bending, stretching, twisting, turning, swinging, balancing, pushing, and pulling.

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

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

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

3. The teacher demonstrates each non-locomotive movement one after another.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils imitate and practise each movement correctly while remaining in one place.

4. The teacher explains the importance of non-locomotive movements in exercise, games, sports, and daily activities.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention activities where non-locomotive movements are used.

5. The teacher organizes pupils into groups to practise bending, stretching, twisting, turning, swinging, balancing, pushing, and pulling.

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.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What are basic non-locomotive movements?

2. Mention five examples of basic non-locomotive movements.

3. Explain the difference between locomotive and non-locomotive movements.

4. What is stretching?

5. What is balancing?

6. State four importance of basic non-locomotive movements.

7. Demonstrate any four basic non-locomotive movements.

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