Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Introduction to balances and rolls in gymnastics

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

- Define gymnastic balances and rolls
- Identify different types of balances and rolls
- Show interest in learning gymnastic skills

- Observe pictures/videos of gymnastic balances and rolls
- Discuss different types of balances (head, crab) and rolls (backward, side)
- Share personal experiences with gymnastics
- Explore safety considerations in gymnastics

How does performance of rolls and balances enhance gymnastics?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 94
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Pictures of gymnastic positions
- Safe practice area with mats

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Crab balance demonstration and practice

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

- Describe the steps of performing crab balance
- Demonstrate initial positioning for crab balance
- Appreciate the importance of balance in gymnastics

- Watch video clip/demonstration of crab balance
- Observe body positioning of head, hands, and feet
- Discuss how to maintain balance during the pose
- Practice sitting position with knees bent for crab balance

How is weight distributed in the crab balance position?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 95
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Safe practice area with mats

- Observation - Skill progression chart - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Crab balance technique practice

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

- Demonstrate pushing up into crab balance position
- Maintain the crab balance position for several seconds
- Show confidence in performing gymnastic skills

- Practice placing hands below shoulders with fingers pointing to feet
- Practice lifting hips up into full crab position
- Maintain the position while shifting weight to hands and legs
- Practice lowering from the position safely

What muscles are engaged during the crab balance?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 95
- Safe practice area with mats
- Demonstration charts

- Observation - Performance analysis - Self-assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Side roll demonstration and practice

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

- Describe the steps of performing side roll
- Demonstrate starting position for side roll
- Value the importance of proper technique in gymnastics

- Watch video clip/demonstration of side roll
- Observe body positioning, starting and finishing positions
- Discuss how to maintain balance during the roll
- Practice sitting position with bent knees for side roll

How does tucking the head affect the side roll movement?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 96
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Safe practice area with mats

- Observation - Skill progression chart - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Gymnastics - Side roll technique practice
Gymnastics - Practicing the crab balance and side roll in pairs

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

- Demonstrate shifting weight to shoulders during side roll
- Execute complete side roll with proper technique
- Show perseverance in mastering gymnastic skills

- Practice lowering shoulder and head to either side
- Practice shifting body weight to shoulders
- Execute full side roll with proper technique
- Practice standing back to starting position after roll

What is the importance of sequence in performing side roll?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 97
- Safe practice area with mats
- Demonstration charts
- Markers (lime or ash) for circles
- Assessment checklists

- Observation - Performance analysis - Self-assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Introduction to crouch and standing surface dives

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

- Define surface dives as water entry techniques
- Distinguish between crouch and standing surface dives
- Show interest in learning swimming skills

- Observe pictures/videos of surface dives
- Discuss the purpose of surface dives
- Compare crouch and standing surface dives
- Explore safety considerations for diving
- Discuss the importance of swimming skills

Why is Swimming an essential life skill?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 144
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Pictures of surface dives
- Charts showing dive progressions

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Swimming - Watching demonstrations of surface dives

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

- Observe key elements of surface dive techniques
- Identify the body positioning in surface dives
- Value proper technique in swimming skills

- Watch video clips/demonstrations of surface dives
- Observe body positioning of head and hands
- Note starting and finishing positions
- Discuss how to maintain balance during dives
- Identify safety considerations

What are the key elements of successful surface dives?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 144
- Digital devices for video demonstrations
- Pictures of surface dive positions
- Safety charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Note-taking assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Learning the progression of surface dives

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

- Describe the steps in crouch surface dive
- Explain the progression of standing surface dive
- Appreciate the importance of proper technique

- Study the progression of crouch surface dive
- Examine stance, push-off, descent, entry, transition
- Study the progression of standing surface dive
- Compare the two dive techniques
- Discuss safety considerations

What is the correct sequence for surface dive execution?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 146
- Charts showing dive progressions
- Pictures of dive positions
- Video demonstrations

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

Performance and Display

Swimming - Water entry safety considerations

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

- Identify important safety rules for swimming
- Explain why pool depth must be checked before diving
- Show responsibility regarding water safety

- Discuss essential swimming safety rules
- Explore the importance of supervision
- Learn about checking pool depth before diving
- Discuss the danger of pushing others in water
- Role-play safe water entry scenarios

Why are safety precautions essential in swimming?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 146
- Water safety charts
- Pictures of safe water practices
- Safety equipment displays

- Observation - Oral questions - Role-play assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Practicing the crouch surface dive with safety considerations

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

- Demonstrate the crouch surface dive steps on land
- Apply safety considerations in practice
- Value proper progression in skill development

- Practice crouch dive positions on land
- Focus on proper body positioning
- Follow the progression: stance, push-off, descent, entry
- Practice in pairs with feedback
- Emphasize safety throughout practice

How does land practice prepare for water execution?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 147
- Safe practice area
- Pictures of dive positions
- Position markers

- Observation - Performance assessment - Safety adherence evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Practicing the standing surface dive with safety considerations

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

- Demonstrate the standing surface dive steps on land
- Compare standing dive with crouch dive
- Show confidence in skill progression

- Practice standing dive positions on land
- Focus on proper body alignment
- Follow the progression: stance, push-off, descent, entry
- Practice in pairs with feedback
- Compare with crouch dive technique

What are the key differences between standing and crouch dives?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 147
- Safe practice area
- Pictures of dive positions
- Position markers

- Observation - Performance assessment - Technique comparison evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Water games for confidence

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

- Describe water games that build swimming confidence
- Explain the purpose of each game
- Show interest in water activities

- Explore different water games for confidence
- Discuss picking objects in water
- Learn about water splash games
- Explore ball games in water
- Focus on safety during all activities

How do water games help develop swimming confidence?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 145
- Pictures of water games
- Props for games (balls, floating objects)
- Safety charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Game comprehension assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Floating techniques

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

- Identify different floating techniques
- Describe body positions for mushroom float
- Value floating as a fundamental swimming skill

- Explore different floating techniques
- Focus on mushroom floating technique
- Study position: hugging knees, tucking head
- Discuss how to maintain floating position
- Practice positions on land

How does body position affect floating ability?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 147
- Pictures of floating positions
- Safe practice area
- Demonstration models

- Observation - Oral questions - Position demonstration assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Mushroom float technique practice
Swimming - Supine floating technique

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

- Demonstrate mushroom float on land
- Describe the counting procedure for float
- Show confidence in float technique

- Practice proper mushroom float position on land
- Focus on hugging knees and tucking head
- Practice counting to 10 while in position
- Work in groups for balloon toss activity
- Perform mushroom float when balloon touches water

How does the mushroom float support water confidence?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 148
- Safe practice area
- Balloons for activity
- Demonstration models
- Pictures of supine floating

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Group activity participation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Prone floating technique

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

- Demonstrate prone floating position on land
- Compare prone with supine floating
- Appreciate various floating techniques

- Study prone floating technique
- Practice horizontal position with face down
- Extend arms forward with legs together
- Align head with spine, eyes looking down
- Compare with supine floating position

How does the prone position differ from supine floating?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 149
- Pictures of prone floating
- Safe practice area
- Demonstration models

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Technique comparison evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Gliding techniques introduction

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

- Describe gliding as controlled movement through water
- Explain the body positioning for gliding
- Show interest in progressive swimming skills

- Explore gliding as controlled water movement
- Study the concept of propulsion from wall push
- Discuss streamlined body position for gliding
- Compare gliding with floating techniques
- Discuss movement without arm or leg action

How does gliding contribute to swimming efficiency?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 149
- Pictures of gliding positions
- Safe practice area
- Demonstration models

- Observation - Oral questions - Position demonstration assessment

Performance and Display

Swimming - Prone gliding technique

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

- Demonstrate prone gliding position on land
- Describe the wall push technique
- Value gliding as a swimming skill

- Practice horizontal body position for prone gliding
- Position head in line with spine, face in water
- Practice arm extension and leg positioning
- Simulate wall push action on land
- Maintain streamlined position

What is the importance of streamlining in gliding?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 150
- Pictures of prone gliding
- Safe practice area
- Wall surface for practice

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Streamline evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Supine gliding technique

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

- Demonstrate supine gliding position on land
- Compare supine with prone gliding
- Show confidence in gliding techniques

- Practice horizontal body position for supine gliding
- Position head facing up in line with spine
- Extend body in streamlined position
- Simulate wall push action on land
- Maintain position without arm or leg movement

How does supine gliding differ from prone gliding?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Pictures of supine gliding
- Safe practice area
- Wall surface for practice

- Observation - Position demonstration assessment - Technique comparison evaluation

Performance and Display

Swimming - Water safety review

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

- Summarize key water safety rules
- Explain importance of supervision in swimming
- Value safety in aquatic environments

- Review all water safety rules covered
- Create water safety posters in groups
- Present safety guidelines to class
- Role-play emergency response scenarios
- Discuss importance of pool hygiene

How does understanding safety enhance swimming enjoyment?

- Mentor Creative Arts pg. 151
- Water safety charts
- Poster-making materials
- Safety equipment displays

- Observation - Poster assessment - Role-play evaluation - Oral presentation