TITLE: NOTE OF LESSON ON PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
TERM: FIRST TERM
THEME: FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS AND RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
WEEK: WEEK 1 – 3
CLASS: PRIMARY 5
DURATION: 40 MINUTES
TOPIC: RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES AND EXPLANATION OF RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
UNITS:
- Explanation of rhythmic activity.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this discussion in this unit, student should be able to:
- List various rhythmic activities.
- Identify various rhythmic activity.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory videos
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
- Explanation
- Discussion
- Questions and answers
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
- Unified Schemes of Work for Lagos State Primary Schools (MIDDLE BASIC)
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Physical and Health Education.
- Internet Materials.
- Edudelight Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: The students are familiar with.
WORD FILE: movements, pattern, Rhythmic.
CONTENT
RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
Rhythmic activities are movements which are performed following a particular pattern over and over for a period of time.
EXAMPLES OF RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
MARCHING
Marching means to walk fast, with regular or measured steps. It is performed in a forward movement and more force is used when marching. Like the legs move quickly one after the other and each arm moves in opposite direction to the leg on its side.
GALLOPING
It is performed by using a fast running animal like horse. The two front legs moves forward at the same time and the two back legs catch up with them. It is used to take a long high steps quickly, one after the other.
HOPPING
Hopping is performed by jumping from one foot and landing on the same foot.it can be done on one spot or can be used in moving forward or backward and sideways. During hopping the arms are used in addition to the leg to lift the body up and the landing is on the ball of the foot before the heel touches the ground. Hopping is mostly enjoyed if done with many people like friends and family.
RHYTHMIC SINGING AND DANCING
Dancing involves the movement of the body in a certain pattern in time to music or performance. Dancing helps us to be physical fit. There are different dance steps to different beats, songs and sounds.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson (ATHLETICS).
- The Teacher introduces the topic (RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES).
- The Teacher explains the lessons.
LEARNERS ACTIVITIES
- Learners participate in the class discussion
- Learner’s practice hopping, galloping, marching.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Teacher ask the learners to:
- Define rhythmic activity.
- List the various rhythmic activities.
CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.
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During rhythmic activities individuals participate in rhythmic body movement, drumming, auditory stimulation, playing musical instruments, singing, and chanting, to name a few, with a trained leader guiding the group toward a therapeutic purpose.
What are the four fundamental movement?
Fundamental movement skills are important to the motor development of children’s physical, cognitive, and social growth. There are four categories in which the fundamental skills fit for under-fives: Stability and Balance, Manipulative, Locomotor, and Movement and Body Awareness.
What are the examples of creative rhythms?
Examples include moving in rhythm to music, playing drums to music, and singing together. Rhythmic activities —- are the physical manifestations of the mental and emotional response of the individual to rhythm. Structured forms which start creative rhythmic movements are called rhythms.
What are the example of rhythmic activities skills?
Skills include: walking, running, hopping, skipping, galloping and sliding to music; moving to music with a partner or in a group, with others in a circle and in a square.
Are sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances?
It may take a form of a circle, square, straight line or zigzag. Are sometimes called fundamental rhythms or natural dances. A creative rhythm is an end product of exploration and improvisation of movements as children learn to move the parts of their body and to use them as instruments of expression.
What are the 7 fundamental movements?
There are seven basic movements the human body can perform and all other exercises are merely variations of these seven: Pull, Push, Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Rotation and Gait. When performing all of these movements, you will be able to stimulate all of the major muscle groups in your body.
What is fundamental rhythm?
Fundamental rhythms include walking, running, skipping, and other fundamental movements. The general purpose of a programme of fundamental rhythm is to provide a variety of basic movement experiences. This will make students move effectively, efficiently and develop a sense of rhythms.
Is Zumba a rhythmic activity?
Rhythmic activities have been around since the beginning of time and have been a part of every culture. Some examples of rhythmic activities include folk dances, jotas, ballet, and Zumba.
What are the importance of fundamental rhythm in your daily life activities?
Rhythmic activities improve physical and mental health. Aside from increased physical confidence, rhythmic activities can also improve mental functions because rhythm regulates the brain and prevents cognitive decline. It also boosts the chemicals in our brain that support better memory and learning.
What are the 5 different types of rhythm?
We can use five types of rhythm:
- Random Rhythm.
- Regular Rhythm.
- Alternating Rhythm.
- Flowing Rhythm.
- Progressive Rhythm.
How many lessons are there in the fundamentals of rhythm?
It includes 22 lessons on note values and rhythm ideas, with over 450 different rhythm patterns, all of which have online audio examples.
What do you need to know about rhythm?
This mainly involves indicating when a note happens and how long it lasts, and recognizing when you hear a common rhythm. Rhythm occurs within the framework of meter, which is simply a repetitive pattern of strong and weak beats.
What are the notes in a 4 beat rhythm?
In any time signature where the bottom number is a 4, the note values are as follows: 1 quarter note = 1 beat 2 half note = 2 beats 3 dotted half note = 3 beats 4 whole note = 4 beats
How are the 8 most common rhythms the same?
The rhythms sound the same, but occupy 2 beats instead of 4. When we recognize this, we can more easily count the 8th-note rhythms. So with eighths as our smallest note value, every two beats will form one of our 8 most common rhythms. The rhythms will sound the same as their double-value counterparts, if perhaps at a different speed.
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Enjoy this article from contributor, Jude Young, about the great value of rhythmic activities, at any age.
Rhythmic activities have been around since the beginning of time and have been a part of every culture. Some examples of rhythmic activities include folk dances, jotas, ballet, and Zumba.
But rhythmic activities are more than an exploration of movements and shape. Here are the reasons why they are important:
Expression
Even before the concept of dancing was invented, humans have been using rhythmic movements to express their thoughts, feelings, values, and ideas.
During ancient times, men and women express their affection through movements. Even today, some performers express their sentiments or protest through dancing.
When you see a couple, who are slow dancing with arms around each other, you instantly conclude that they are strongly attracted to each other. When you see a person tapping his toes on the floor, you tend to think he’s in a good mood.
Brings People Together
Rhythmic activities appeal to human emotions. This is why these are used to gather and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. The upbeat environment draws the attention and distracts people from life’s daily frustrations. The energy of the dancers inspires others to join, engaging the community in a positive activity.
Rhythmic activities allow people to share an intimate experience and gives them an opportunity to form strong bonds.
Max Funding investment consultant Shane Perry believes that being engaged in physical activities is also an investment, “By regularly partaking in rhythmic activities, a person also gains better self-confidence and self-image. With improved self-image, he or she is more driven to pursue personal goals. He or she also has better impulse control and flexibility when faced with difficulties. The outcome is a positive attitude and an improved state of happiness that leads to life satisfaction.”
Entertainment and Relaxation
Rhythmic activity is a channel through which we communicate with others. When we watch a performance, the subconscious interprets the movements and triggers certain emotions inside us. This is why we to get teary-eyed when watching a graceful ballet performance and electrified at flamenco.
For the performers, a rhythmic activity is also useful in diverting their attention and energy away from stressful things. And what’s more relaxing than laughing while dancing with friends?
Exercise
Rhythmic activities are forms of aerobic exercise. These involve muscle stretching, toning, and conditioning while increasing heart rate at the same time. When performed regularly, you’ll indeed feel its effects in all aspects of your life. However, just like any other form of exercise, you must have a cool-down period. This period is necessary to allow muscles to repair, mainly if you’re engaged in intensive.
Warm-up your muscles before any rhythmic activity to prevent soreness and cramping. Between exercises, you should also stretch out your arms, legs, and hips.
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———- Jude Young, contributing author to Alive Drumming.
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