Term 4: Gymnastics to Music Lesson 4 & 5

Lesson 4:

The pupils took part in their fourth lesson of Term 4 at Northgate Primary on the 28th of March 2011. The fourth lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to create a gymnastics routine including balances, flight and rolls to music but now with equipment.

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

Deltiod

We recapped last week’s lesson and in groups the pupils worked together adding in the 1 and 2 point balances to link, balance, a travel with smooth transition and control. After recapping the skills from last week the pupils were asked;

1. Does your routine have a start and a end position?
2. Do the performers have quality? control? body tension?

Here are a few snapshots;

The groups remained the same and the emphasis on the lesson was to reinforce the use of quality balances but now the groups had a piece of equipment. Each group were given a piece of equipment that was at a different level and the groups had to think about a new way to include a start and finish in their routine thinking of the levels.

The pupils recapped that the performances must be in time with the music and relate to the equipment they have been given whether it is fast or slow or a mixture. The pupils also recapped that the performances were using balances and rolls but remebering they must have;
- Control
- Body Tension
- Quality

The groups then moved back into their groups and the task was for them to adapt their routine to the instrumental of 'Rihanna - Only Girl in the World', which had a mixture of slow and fast beats.
Again the main emphasis was on the quality of balances, start and finishing position of their performances.

At the end of the lesson, two groups performed to the rest of the group and selected pupils were given a question to answer;
1. Did the balances have quality?
2. Did they have a start and finish position?
3. Was the performance in time with the music?
4. Did they have control? Body Tension? Quality?
5. Which performance did you like and why?

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!

 

Next week the groups will be performing their final routines in the final lesson!

Lesson 5:

Competition day for the group and all groups were allocated new apparatus from previous weeks. The groups then had to create a routine that would allow them to use all the moves that they had learnt over the 5 weeks of Gymnastics. Here are a few snapshots;

It was a excellent effort and achievement from all of the pupils throughout Gymnastics. Your grades have been completed and you will get to know them in your next PE lesson

 

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

Next term the group will be taking part in the 'Pentathlon Challenge' and then completing a unit of work on Athletics.

Looking forward to next term!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

SOTW: Stretch of the Week 21st of March 2011

Here is our fourth 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.

4. Quadricep

 

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

QUESTION:
How long do we hold a stretch for? Answer below with your comment.
Well done to the student above that were selected to show the 4th stretch!!

Have a great week and weekend!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Term 4: What are we doing next in PE?.......Gymnastics to Music!

The group this term will be introduced to GYMNASTICS to MUSIC. Below is a selection of key words which will be used during the lessons;

It will allow you to transfer your past knowledge from gymnastics (which we did before Christmas) and apply those skills with different types of music.

Below is a video example of what to expect over the next couple of weeks.


Hope you are looking forward to the first lesson on Monday!!

I will see you in 2 weeks, as Djanogly are now entering their Half Term and i will return on the 21st March 2011.

Enjoy lessons one and two with your class teachers!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

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

Lesson 2: Balance Test

The pupils took part in their second lesson of 2011 at Northgate Primary. The second lesson was focusing on the learning the key skills and qualities needed to take part in the BALANCE TEST. Below are the main Objectives of the lesson.

• To demonstrate control when balancing on your right and left leg for a period of time.
• To be able to balance on your right and left leg for a period of time.
• Explain the importance of balance in sport and everyday tasks.
• To be able to work effectively alone and with a partner.

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

Deltiod

FOR THE NEXT LESSON one stretch will be nominated to be STRETCH of the WEEK and you will need to be aware which one it is.....when asked in class

The group then moved into their first task which involved the group using the space in the hall to move around using their;
- Left leg
- Right leg

The pupils then got into pairs and collected a ball or bean bag from the centre of the hall inside a hoop.
See diagram below;

The pupils then in pairs recapped last weeks lesson (Throwing and Catching) and tested their balance on the move while attempting throwing and catching.
Progressions that were made:
- Left leg only, any hand to throw
- Right leg only, any hand to throw

The pupils then tried the task standing still with their partner.
Progressions that were made:
- Left leg only, any hand to throw
- Right leg only, any hand to throw
- Left leg, left hand to throw and catch
- Right leg, right hand to throw and catch
- Any leg, any hand

QUESTION:
Was it easier to balance throwing and catching without moving or with throwing and catching on the move in pairs?
What made the difference and why?
How could the balancing be improved?

The pupils then moved into a timed exercise, how many catches could be made in 30secs balancing on the right leg and then the left leg. The pupils then added the scores together to reach a final total. If a ball was dropped the score returned to ZERO.

QUESTION:
Why was the team that had the most catches the most successful?
How can you improve your score?

The pupils then moved into the final task, practising balancing on each leg for a maximum of 15 secs and this is done TWICE on each leg.
Time stops when;
- The pupil places both feet on the ground
- Or the pupil balances for the maximum time of 15 SECS.

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 STANDING LONG JUMP!

 

Looking forward to Mondays lesson!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

PE Review of Term 2:

Last term in PE, the Year 5 pupils at Northgate took part in Gymnastics.

Here are a selection of the key words used throughout the 6 weeks;

The pupils had Six Gymnastics lessons (60 minutes) that were stepping stones for a final group performance in Week Six.

Week 1:

Pupils worked on;

-          Control

-          Body Tension

-          Quality (Straight legs, arms and pointed toes)

Pupils worked individually on travelling around the hall with control (controlling all body parts) and then learning how to do a Pike and a Pencil Roll on mats.

In pairs the pupils then worked together to link, balance, roll, a travel with smooth transition and control.

Week 2:

We recapped last week’s lesson and in pairs the pupils worked together to link, balance, roll, a travel with smooth transition and control.

Pupils worked on;

-          Control

-          Body Tension

-          Quality (Straight legs, arms and pointed toes)

The group were then introduced to 1 and 2 point balances. Allowing the pupils to be creative on the mats in their pairs.

In pairs the pupils then worked together adding in the 1 and 2 point balances to link, balance, roll, a travel with smooth transition and control.

Mirror/cannon/ unison were explained to the pupils and an emphasis was made on starting and finishing positions of their routines.

The pupils performed in their pairs to half of the group, while the other half watched and selected one good point from the performances. After the performances the roles were switched.

Week 3:

Week 3 was the week the apparatus was used to allow the pupils work on different levels (Heights) in gymnastics.

We recapped last week’s lesson and in pairs the pupils worked together adding in the 1 and 2 point balances to link, balance, roll, a travel with smooth transition and control.

The pairs were now combined to make 5 groups of 5/6 pupils. Each group was allocated 3 pieces of apparatus to work on and apply 3, 4 points balances to their routines.

The MAIN objective for the lesson was on the pupils being creative and having quality.

In groups, the pupils then worked together adding in the balances to link, balances, roll, a travel with smooth transition, creativity and control using the apparatus.

The pupils performed in their pairs to half of the group, while the other half watched and selected one good point from the performances. The pupils were then asked to explain their points using gymnastic words (e.g. quality, body tension, control, mirror, canon, unison). After the performances the roles were switched.

Week 4 and 5:

Using the apparatus for Week 4 and 5, it allowed the pupils to reinforce the balances, rolls, travel to create more complex routines by using different pieces of apparatus from the previous weeks.

It was in these weeks we were able to improve on the;

-          Middle section of the routine (Balances, rolls, travel)

-          Pupils evaluating their own routines and making improvements throughout the lesson.

Assessment for learning was introduced to the group and we played SECRET STUDENT. 1 Student had a white board and while a group was performing, that student selected 1 student to assess. The assessment was to see if all the moves were included in the routine.

Here are a few snapshots below:

E.g.

(A). 1, 2, 3, 4 POINT BALANCES

(B). TRAVEL

(C). ROLL

* If the student enjoyed their routine they got a bonus tick.

After all the performances from the groups, pupils were told that Week 6 will be the competition day and the whole group will be marking your routines.

Week 6:

Competition day for the group and all groups were allocated new apparatus from previous weeks. The groups then had to create a routine that would allow them to use all the moves that they had learnt over the 5 weeks of Gymnastics.

Here are a few snapshots below:

It was a excellent effort and achievement from all of the pupils throughout Gymnastics. Your grades have been completed and you will get to know them in your next PE lesson on Monday the 10th of January 2011.

In Term 3 the pupils will be taking part in Sports Hall Athletics.

I am looking forward to Term 3 for more fun, exciting and enjoyable PE lessons.

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

Year 5 PE Class Blog!

Welcome to the Year 5 PE Class Blog and the very first blog to be used at Northgate Primary. PE this year at Northgate for the Year 5 class is being delivered by a PE Specialist with 5 Years of experience Mr P Keirnan (Me), who has taught PE in the Netherlands and England.

During the 2010-2011 Academic Year, i will be posting what is covered in your childs PE class. How can this help my child? Well, it will allow the class to show off the excellent work and progress that they are making in PE to parents, students and teachers around the world.

Make sure to visit often as I will constantly be adding new posts, challenges, tasks to the site throughout the school year!

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education