Physical and Health Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 1 – REVISION

CREATIVE RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES

Creative rhythmic activities are body movements performed to music or rhythm for enjoyment, fitness, and expression.

Types of Creative Rhythmic Activities

1. Dance – traditional or modern dance.

2. Clapping and stepping – moving hands and feet to rhythm.

3. Skipping to rhythm – skipping rope with music.

4. Marching – moving in time with music.

 

LONG JUMP

Long jump is an athletic event where a person runs and jumps as far as possible into a sand pit.

Basic Skills

1. Approach run – running towards the take-off board.

2. Take-off – jumping with one foot.

3. Flight – body in the air.

4. Landing – landing safely with both feet in the sand.

 

HIGH JUMP

High jump is an athletic event where a person jumps over a bar without knocking it down.

Basic Skills

1. Approach – running towards the bar.

2. Take-off – jumping from one foot.

3. Clearance – crossing over the bar.

4. Landing – landing safely on the mat.

 

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball is a game where two teams hit a ball over a net using their hands.

 

Basic Skills

1. Serving – starting the game by hitting the ball.

2. Passing – sending the ball to a teammate.

3. Setting – lifting the ball for a teammate.

4. Spiking – hitting the ball hard over the net.

5. Blocking – stopping the ball at the net.

 

Safety Measures

1. Warm up before playing

2. Wear sports shoes

3. Avoid rough play

4. Follow game rules

 

PERSONAL HEALTH CARE

Personal health care means taking care of your body to stay clean and healthy.

 

Importance of Personal Health Care 

1. Prevents diseases

2. Keeps the body clean

3. Promotes good health

4. Improves confidence

5. Helps us live longer

 

DIRTY AND CLEAN TEETH

Clean teeth are teeth that are brushed regularly and free from dirt.

Dirty teeth are teeth with food particles and germs.

 

Causes

1. Poor brushing

2. Eating too much sugar

3. Not visiting the dentist

4. Dirty mouth

 

Prevention

1. Brush teeth twice daily

2. Reduce sugary foods

3. Visit the dentist regularly

4. Rinse mouth after eating

 

BASKETBALL

Basketball is a game where players score by throwing the ball into a basket.

 

Basic Skills

1. Dribbling – bouncing the ball while moving.

2. Passing – sending the ball to a teammate.

3. Shooting – throwing the ball into the basket.

4. Catching – receiving the ball.

 

FOOTBALL

Football is a game played by two teams using the feet to kick a ball into a goal.

 

Basic Skills

1. Kicking – striking the ball with the foot.

2. Dribbling – moving with the ball.

3. Passing – sending the ball to a teammate.

4. Heading – hitting the ball with the head.

5. Throw-in – throwing the ball back into play.

 

SECOND TERM WELCOME BACK TEST

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Creative rhythmic activities are movements done to ______. 

A. Silence   B. Rhythm or music   C. Noise   D. Fighting

2. Which of the following is a creative rhythmic activity?

A. Wrestling   B. Dancing   C. Boxing   D. Weight lifting

3. The long jump is an athletic event where an athlete jumps ______. 

A. High into the air   B. As far as possible   C. Over a bar   D. Sideways

4. Which of these is NOT a basic skill in long jump?

A. Approach run   B. Take-off   C. Landing   D. Dribbling

5. High jump is an event where an athlete jumps over a ______. 

A. Rope   B. Net   C. Bar   D. Wall

6. One basic skill in high jump is ______. 

A. Heading   B. Clearance   C. Dribbling   D. Passing

7. Volleyball is played by hitting the ball ______. 

A. With the feet   B. With the head   C. With the hands   D. With a bat

8. Which of these is a basic skill in volleyball?

A. Shooting   B. Dribbling   C. Tackling   D. Serving

9. One safety rule in volleyball is to ______. 

A. Play rough   B. Avoid warm-up   C. Wear sports shoes   D. Push opponents

10. Personal health care means ______. 

A. Taking care of the body   B. Playing games   C. Eating junk food   D. Sleeping all day

11. One importance of personal health care is that it ______. 

A. Causes sickness   B. Makes one lazy   C. Reduces strength   D. Prevents diseases

12. Clean teeth are teeth that are ______. 

A. Broken   B. Well brushed and clean   C. Yellow   D. Painful

13. A cause of dental problems is ______. 

A. Brushing teeth daily   B. Visiting the dentist   C. Rinsing the mouth   D. Eating too much sugar

14. Dental problems can be prevented by ______. 

A. Eating sweets always   B. Not brushing teeth   C. Brushing teeth twice daily   D. Avoiding water

15. Basketball is a game where players score by ______. 

A. Kicking the ball into a net   B. Throwing the ball into a basket   C. Hitting the ball with a stick   D. Catching the ball only

16. Dribbling in basketball means ______. 

A. Kicking the ball   B. Throwing the ball   C. Bouncing the ball while moving   D. Holding the ball

17. Football is mainly played using the ______. 

A. Hands   B. Head only   C. Feet   D. Bat

18. Which of these is a basic skill in football?

A. Serving   B. Dribbling   C. Spiking   D. Shooting

19. Heading in football means ______. 

A. Kicking the ball   B. Catching the ball   C. Hitting the ball with the head   D. Throwing the ball

20. A throw-in in football is done when the ball ______. 

A. Enters the goal   B. Touches the referee   C. Hits the post   D. Goes out through the side line

Answer Key – 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. D