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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 16
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 16
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 16, Period 3
Topic: Locomotor and Manipulative Games
Sub-topic: Running, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Throwing, Catching, Kicking, Bouncing
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate locomotor skills: running, hopping, skipping, and galloping
Perform manipulative skills: throwing, catching, kicking, and bouncing balls
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic movement skills and simple throwing/catching activities
Instructional Materials
Balls, cones, markers, open space
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Lead learners in jogging, hopping, and stretching
Ask learners to show a skill they enjoy performing
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate locomotor skills one by one:
- Running (moving fast using both legs).
- Hopping (jumping on one foot).
- Skipping (step-hop rhythm).
- Galloping (one foot leads while the other follows).
- Demonstrate manipulative skills clearly:
- Throwing a ball (using proper arm movement).
- Catching (eyes on the ball, hands ready).
- Kicking (using the inside of the foot for accuracy).
- Bouncing a ball (using controlled hand force).
- Organize practice stations where learners rotate and try each skill.
- Give corrective guidance, praise effort, and highlight safe movements.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Rotate through different practice stations:
- At the locomotor station: practice running, hopping, skipping, and galloping.
- At the manipulative station: practice throwing and catching with a partner, kicking a soft ball, and bouncing balls.
- Work in pairs or small groups to encourage team learning.
- Encourage peers by clapping or cheering when others perform correctly.
Assessment Checks:
- Observe learners for correct technique (e.g., balanced skipping, proper catching posture).
- Ask learners individually:
- “Which skill did you enjoy practicing?”
- “Can you show us how to hop/throw/catch?”
- Provide immediate feedback and correct errors gently.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Stress the importance of safety: no pushing, crowding, or rough handling of balls.
- Ensure learners understand the difference between locomotor (moving the body from place to place) and manipulative (controlling an object like a ball) skills.
- Praise learners for effort and improvement, not just perfect performance.
- For those struggling with coordination, break the movement into smaller steps and guide them slowly.
- Reinforce that these skills are used in sports, games, and daily life (e.g., running in races, catching in football, hopping in playground games).
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review locomotor and manipulative skills learned
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Demonstrate one locomotor skill and one manipulative skill
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Practice one locomotor and one manipulative skill at home
Follow-up Activity:
Observe peers performing skills during play and discuss
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide smaller balls or shorter distances for beginners
Pair learners for peer support
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low