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PRIMARY 5 FIRST-TERM PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

WEEK1&2

RHYTHMIC ACTIVITY

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES; At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. What are rhythmic activities?
  2. List three types of rhythmic activities.
  3. Mention two differences between marching and galloping

Instructional materials

Different kinds of Charts and references materials

  • Scheme of work
  • And other relevant materials
  • 6 years basic Education curriculum
  • Online information

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION PRIOR TO KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT

What are rhythmic activities?

Rhythmic activities are activities that involve dance-like movements. They are activities that could be accompanied or enhanced with music. Their movements are regular as in musical beats.

Types of rhythmic activities

Rhythmic activities include the following:

  1. Marching
  2. Galloping
  3. Hopping

Marching

Marching refers to the organized, uniform and, steady walking forward, usually associated with soldiers. It can also be defined as walking forward in regular steps with others. It usually involves groups of people (e.g. soldiers, students) and not individuals.

Galloping

This is when a person jumps with the two legs off the ground at the same time. It could also be a jump and a run, in which there is a lead leg and a trail leg (with the same leg always in front) and the other following.

Hopping

This means to jump lightly, either on the same spot or moving forward.

Assessment and evaluation

  • Teacher asks questions from pupils based on the topic
  •  Wrap-up and conclusions
  • The teacher goes over the topic for better understanding

Exercise/Activity

  1. What are rhythmic activities?
  2. List three types of rhythmic activities.
  3. Mention two differences between marching and galloping.

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