Performance and Display

Athletics - Sprinting techniques
Athletics - Sprint start progression

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the sprinting technique
-Explain body posture in sprinting
-Show interest in practicing sprinting techniques

- Explain/demonstrate the sprinting technique focusing on body posture, acceleration, transition and finish
- Practice the sprinting technique focusing on start, arm and leg action
- Observe safety during practice

Why is appropriate posture important in sprinting?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 77-78
- Television 
- Open field with marked lanes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Athletics - Set position in sprint starts
Athletics - Go position in sprint starts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the 'set' position in sprint starts
-Explain the body alignment in the set position
-Show interest in mastering the set position

- Practice the 'set' position following the 'on your marks' command
- Demonstrate raising the hips to the correct position
- Explain how the head and neck should align with the spine
- Practice lifting the knee of the back leg off the ground

What is the correct technique for the 'set' position?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 79-80
- Open field with marked lanes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Athletics - Medium sprint start
Athletics - Medium sprint start practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the medium sprint start in athletics
-Explain the body position for the medium sprint start
-Appreciate the correct techniques of a medium sprint start

- Observe the medium sprint start from pictures/demonstration
- Explain the position of the hands and feet in the medium sprint start
- Discuss the placement of legs with the knee of the back leg opposite the front leg
- Practice the medium sprint start following the correct steps

What is the correct technique for a medium sprint start?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 82-83
- Television 
- Open field with marked lanes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Athletics - Elongated sprint start
Athletics - Elongated sprint start practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the elongated sprint start technique
-Demonstrate the technique of the elongated sprint start
-Value the importance of proper sprint starts

- Observe the picture of an elongated start
- Discuss the difference in leg position between the medium and elongated sprint starts
- Follow steps to demonstrate the elongated sprint start
- Practice placing the knee of the back leg behind the front leg

How does the elongated sprint start differ from the medium sprint start?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 84-85
- Open field with marked lanes

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Athletics - Comparing sprint starts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare the medium and elongated sprint starts
-Choose the most comfortable sprint start technique
-Show appreciation for different sprint start techniques

- Practice both the medium and elongated sprint starts
- Compare the two techniques in terms of comfort and effectiveness
- Discuss the advantages of each technique
- Take turns practicing both techniques and giving feedback

What are the advantages of different sprint start techniques?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 85
- Open field with marked lanes

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Performance and Display

Athletics - Sprint competition preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Prepare for a sprint competition
-Review all sprint techniques
-Show enthusiasm for athletics competitions

- Review all sprint start techniques learned
- Practice the full sequence from 'on your marks' to finishing a sprint
- Discuss the rules for sprint competitions
- Prepare painted flags for use during the competition

How do we prepare for a sprint competition?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 89
- Open field with marked lanes
- Painted Kenyan flags

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Introduction to gymnastics

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain what gymnastics is
-Identify balances and rolls as fundamental to gymnastics
-Show interest in learning gymnastics

- Discuss what gymnastics is and why it's important
- Explain why balances and rolls are the basis of gymnastics
- Discuss how gymnastics helps with body coordination and control
- Watch videos/demonstrations of gymnastic activities

What is gymnastics and why is it important?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 90
- Television 
- Videos of gymnastics
- Mats

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Safety in gymnastics

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify safety measures in gymnastics
-Explain the importance of proper warm-up
-Show concern for safety during gymnastics

- Discuss safety measures when performing gymnastics
- Demonstrate proper warm-up exercises for gymnastics
- Explain the importance of using mats
- Discuss how to prevent injuries during gymnastics activities

Why is safety important in gymnastics?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 90
- Mats
- First aid kit

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - The crab balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Describe the crab balance in gymnastics
-Identify the position of hands, body, and legs
-Show interest in learning the crab balance

- Observe a learner performing a crab balance
- Discuss the position of hands in the picture
- Talk about the position of the body in the picture
- Describe the direction of feet and hands in the picture
- Identify the position of legs in the picture

What is the correct body position for a crab balance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 91
- Television
- Mats
- Pictures of crab balance

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Crab balance progression

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the full crab balance
-Maintain proper body alignment
-Show confidence in performing the crab balance

- Practice lifting hips off the ground in the crab position
- Ensure the body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees
- Use arms and legs to support the body with hips lifted
- Hold this position for a few seconds without moving
- Practice multiple times with increasing duration

How do we maintain proper form in the crab balance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 92
- Mats

- Observation - Practical assessment - Self-assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - The side roll

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Describe the side roll in gymnastics
-Identify the starting position for the side roll
-Show interest in learning the side roll

- Observe a picture of a learner performing a side roll
- Discuss what a side roll is and how it can be done clockwise or anticlockwise
- Identify the starting position for the side roll
- Discuss safety considerations for the side roll

What is a side roll in gymnastics?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 94
- Mats
- Television
- Pictures of side roll

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Side roll progression

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Demonstrate the full side roll
-Roll safely onto the back and complete the roll
-Show confidence in performing the side roll

- Practice dropping to a low kneeling position with arms stretched
- Roll onto the back with control
- Finish with the left leg kneeling and right leg stretched
- Practice interchanging the legs and repeating the steps
- Observe safety considerations throughout

How do we complete a side roll safely?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 95
- Mats

- Observation - Practical assessment - Self-assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Performing the crab balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Perform the crab balance correctly
-Follow all steps in sequence
-Value the skill of balancing in gymnastics

- Identify the gymnastic skill in the picture (crab balance)
- Follow all steps to perform a crab balance
- Watch a video demonstration
- Take turns performing the crab balance
- Take photos and videos of the performance

How do we perform a correct crab balance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 95
- Mats
- Videos of crab balance

- Observation - Practical assessment 

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Crab balance practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Practice the crab balance with proper form
-Maintain the balance for an increasing duration
-Show improvement in balancing skills

- Review the steps for performing a crab balance
- Practice the crab balance with emphasis on proper form
- Work on maintaining the balance for longer periods
- Give and receive feedback on performance
- Practice making minor adjustments to improve stability

How can we improve our crab balance performance?

- Longhorn Creative Arts Learner's Book Grade 4 pg. 96
- Mats

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment