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

WEEK 9 – GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES WITH APPARATUS

MEANING OF GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES WITH APPARATUS

Gymnastic activities with apparatus are exercises done using special equipment to improve strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

Examples of gymnastic apparatus include:

• Balance beam – a narrow beam for walking, balancing, and jumping.

• Parallel bars – two bars used for swinging, climbing, or supporting the body.

• Horizontal bar – a single bar used for swinging, hanging, and performing tricks.

• Rings – two suspended rings used for holding and swinging the body.

These activities are different from floor exercises because they use equipment to perform the movements.

 

HOW TO EXECUTE GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES WITH APPARATUS

A. Balance Beam

1. Stand at one end of the beam with arms raised.

2. Walk carefully on the beam, keeping your body straight.

3. You may do simple jumps or turns while maintaining balance.

4. Step off carefully at the end.

 

B. Parallel Bars

1. Hold the bars firmly with your hands.

2. Swing your body forward and backward or sideways.

3. Lift or support your body using your arms.

4. Perform simple exercises like dips or swings.

 

C. Horizontal Bar

1. Grip the bar with both hands.

2. Hang with your body straight.

3. Swing forward and backward or perform rotations if trained.

4. Land safely on a mat after finishing.

 

D. Rings

1. Hold the rings with both hands.

2. Keep your body straight or perform swings.

3. Lift or hold your body using arm strength.

4. Perform simple movements like raises or swings safely.

 

TIPS FOR SAFETY

Always use a mat below the apparatus.

Warm up before performing exercises.

Start with simple movements before trying difficult ones.

Follow instructions from a teacher or coach.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES WITH APPARATUS

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

1. Gymnastic activities with apparatus are exercises done using ______. 

A. Special equipment

B. Only the floor

C. Only your hands

D. Only your feet

2. Which of the following is an example of a gymnastic apparatus?

A. Football

B. Table tennis racket

C. Running track

D. Balance beam

3. Parallel bars are used to ______. 

A. Walk carefully

B. Swing, climb, or support the body

C. Roll forward

D. Jump rope

4. The horizontal bar is mainly used for ______. 

A. Hanging and swinging

B. Running fast

C. Skipping

D. Balancing on toes

5. Rings in gymnastics are used to ______. 

A. Walk on a line

B. Roll on the mat

C. Swing and lift the body

D. Jump over a rope

6. When using the balance beam, you should ______. 

A. Walk carefully and keep your body straight

B. Jump off immediately

C. Close your eyes while walking

D. Run fast without looking

7. What should be placed under gymnastic apparatus for safety?

A. Carpet

B. Mat

C. Grass

D. Stones

8. Gymnastic activities with apparatus help to improve ______. 

A. Only flexibility

B. Only eyesight

C. Only sleeping habits

D. Strength, balance, and coordination

9. Before performing exercises on apparatus, you should ______. 

A. Wear shoes only

B. Warm up your body

C. Skip breakfast

D. Watch others only

10. Gymnastic activities with apparatus are different from floor exercises because they ______. 

A. Use mats only

B. Are done outside

C. Use special equipment

D. Are done sitting

Answer Key – 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. C