Lesson 5: Hi-Stepper

The pupils took part in their fifth lesson of 2011 at Northgate Primary on the 14th of February 2011. The fourth lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to take part in the HI-STEPPER. Below are the main Objectives of the lesson.

• To introduce and reinforce a rhythmical stride pattern related to acceleration and sprint speed.
• To be able to perform the sprint action through a HI-STEPPER.
• Explain the importance of lower leg stability and co-ordination in sport and everyday tasks.
• To be able to work effectively alone and within a team.

The pupils took part in a warm-up activity to raise their HEART RATE and to PREPARE themselves for the activities ahead.

The stretches performed were;

Quadricep

Hamstring (STRETCH OF THE WEEK)

Gastrocnemius

Tricep

Deltiod

The group then moved into their first task. The pupils were asked to get into pairs and number themselves 1 and 2. Number 1's went first and performed sprinting on a spot for 10 seconds, while their partner timed them. After 10 secs, the roles were reversed and this was completed four times each.

QUESTION:

1. How can you increase your speed of your feet when sprinting?

2. What other parts of the body are used when running?

The group were then shown 2 examples of 2 different techniques, sprinting on a spot was then performed for 10 secs and the pupils were asked;

QUESTION:

3. Which one produced the faster feet?

4. Why did 1 score higher than the other?

The pupils then moved back into the task but this time, your partner counts how many times your feet touch the floor in 30 secs.

Using the key teaching points for SPRINTING;

1. Pump arms and opposite knee up aggressively.

2. Keep your body straight and head still.

3. Run on your toes.

Number 1's go first and the the roles are reversed and this was performed 4 times through. Action can be seen below;

                           Pumping of the arms!!

                         Drive the knee up aggressively!!

The group then moved into team relays, and 5 teams were created. The use of the Hi-Stepper and SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) ladders were introduced to the group. The set-up of the relays can be seen below;

1. Short Sprints

2. Hi-Stepper

3. SAQ Ladders (Two feet in each square)

4. Hi-Stepper

5. SAQ Ladders (One foot in each square)

Each team had 5 pupils in and the station was completed twice through by each team. When the pupils complete the station, they sit down in their teams and are ready to be moved to the next station. Action from the relays can be seen below;

Try not to hit the hurdles

Two feet in each and drive the arms!

Motivate and encourage your team's performance!

Each team took part in all stations and to finish off the lesson, the teams then competed against each other.

The pupils enjoyed learning and the activities that they took part in! Well done to everybody in the class for the effort and attitude towards the lesson!

Keep CHECKING the blog to see what we are going to be upto over the next couple of weeks!

NEXT WEEK we are looking taking part in the PENTATHLON CHALLENGE!

Looking forward to Mondays lesson and enjoy half term!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

SOTW: Stretch of the Week 14th of February 2011

 

Here is our third Stretch of the Week (SOTW) post, during each lesson pupils will be randomly selected to demonstrate the Stretch and it will be shown on here for your all to look at.

3. Hamstring:

Above, is one of the students from the group demonstrating the stretch and the Hamstring muscle is located at the back of the Upper leg.

QUESTION:
How long do we hold a stretch for? Answer below with your comment.
Well done to the students above that were selected to show the 3rd stretch!!

After half term, i will be asking what the stretch of the week was? and for students to select the next stretch of the week!

Have a great week!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Lesson 4: Speed Bounce

The pupils took part in their fourth lesson of 2011 at Northgate Primary on the 31st of January. The fourth lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to take part in the SPEED BOUNCE. Below are the main Objectives of the lesson.

• To demonstrate a sideways two-footed bounce over a line.
• To be able to measure the agility bounces over 30 secs.
• Explain the importance of lower leg stability and co-ordination in sport and everyday tasks.
• To be able to work effectively alone and within a team.

The pupils took part in a warm-up activity to raise their HEART RATE and to PREPARE themselves for the activities ahead.
The set-up for the warm-up is shown below;

Hoops were placed around the hall and the pupils were asked to get into groups of 3's. In the 3's, the pupils numbered themselves 1, 2 and 3.
Number 1's lead their groups around the hall without touching or jumping in the hoops performing;
- 2 Footed Jumps
- Side Stepping
When CHANGE was called Number 2's then took the lead and then Number 3's. Rotations were done 9 times and CHANGE was called at random times.

A new command was introduced and when the colour of a Hoop was called the pupils lead their team through a Hoop.

The stretches performed were;

Quadricep

Hamstring

Gastrocnemius

Tricep

Deltiod (STRETCH OF THE WEEK)

The group then moved into their first task. The group were then asked to get into groups of 4's and to sit in straight lines in front of me. The group were then introduced to the SPEED BOUNCE. The setup can be seen below for the task.

In 4's, the pupils were given a rounders pole, 2 pupils are sat either end of the pole holding it on the floor and the first pair from each group were stood ready to complete;
- 60 secs of bouncing over the pole.
Once completed the roles were reversed and this was completed twice through.

Concentration when bouncing!

QUESTION:
Did your 2nd score improve?
How can you increase your score?

The group were then shown 2 examples of 2 different techniques and were asked;
QUESTION:
Which one produced the greater number of bounces?
Why did 1 score higher than the other?

Key Points of the Bounce:

• Bounce on your toes.
• Use your hips to twist when bouncing.
• Use the lower legs and keep feet together.
• Arms away from the body for stability.

The group then went back into their groups and performed using the key points from the demonstration for;
- 30 secs of bouncing
The aim was to try and beat their second attempt. Action from the session is seen below;

Twisting of the hips!

30, 31, 32...

To finish the pupils then had a competition in their 4's to see who could get the highest number of bounces.

Is the time running out?



The pupils enjoyed learning and the activities that they took part in! Well done to everybody in the class for the effort and attitude towards the lesson!

Keep CHECKING the blog to see what we are going to be upto over the next couple of weeks!

NEXT WEEK we are looking at the event HIGH STEPPER!

Looking forward to Mondays lesson!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

SOTW: Stretch of the Week 7th of February 2011

Here is our second Stretch of the Week (SOTW) post, during each lesson pupils will be randomly selected to demonstrate the Stretch and it will be shown on here for your all to look at.

2. DELTOID MUSCLE (SHOULDER):

Above, is one of the students from the group demonstrating the stretch and his partner pointing at the muscle that is being stretched.

QUESTION:
How long do we hold a stretch for? Answer below with your comment.

Well done to the students above that were selected to show the 2nd stretch!!

In next weeks lesson, i will be asking what the stretch of the week was? and for students to select the next stretch of the week!

Have a great week!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Lesson 3: Standing Long Jump

The pupils took part in their third lesson of 2011 at Northgate Primary on the 31st of January. The third lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to take part in the STANDING LONG JUMP. Below are the main Objectives of the lesson.

• To demonstrate a two-legged jump and landing.
• To be able to measure the two-legged jump.
• Explain the importance of jumping with two legs in sport and everyday tasks.
• To be able to work effectively alone and within a team.

The pupils took part in a warm-up activity to raise their HEART RATE and to PREPARE themselves for the activities ahead.
The stretches performed were;

Quadricep

Hamstring

Gastrocnemius

Tricep (STRETCH OF THE WEEK)

Deltiod

The group then moved into their first task.The group were divided into 5 teams of 6, the set up can be seen below;

One pupil from each team would perform the task to the coloured cone and then return back to their team. The next person would then go after being tagged by their team mate. Each team would complete the task once and then they would be sat down in a straight line quietly (this would be the signal for me to know that they were finished).
Here are the activities that were completed;
- Jumping (They chose how to perform this e.g. 1 or 2 footed jumps)

1 legged jumps?

QUESTIONS:
To perform a successful jump, what must the jump have?
Is it better to jump with 1 or 2 legs?

The groups then completed the following activities;
- Jumping with arms behind their backs.
- Ski Slalom Jumps
- Reach for the sky jumps

QUESTIONS:
Which actvitity was the hardest to perform? and why?
What parts of the body do we use to help us jump?

To progress the task a ball was introduced and to encourage two-legged jumps, here are the activities completed;
- Jumping with a netball between their legs.
- Jumping with a american football between their legs.

Two legged jumps but now focus on keeping the ball off the floor!

To finish off the relay races became competitive, a selection of photos can be seen below from the lesson;

Air time from an excellent two-legged jump!

Tag your partner in!

Whos gonna finish first?

The pupils enjoyed learning and the activities that they took part in! Well done to everybody in the class for the effort and attitude towards the lesson!

Keep CHECKING the blog to see what we are going to be upto over the next couple of weeks!

NEXT WEEK we are looking at SPEED BOUNCE!

Looking forward to Mondays lesson!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education