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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 22
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical education
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 22
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 22, Period
Topic: Stunts, Tumbling, and Loco Motor Games
Sub-topic: Stunts, tumbling, coordination
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate stunts and tumbling with correct technique and safety
Participate in locomotor games applying coordination and teamwork
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Balance exercises, basic manipulative and locomotor skills
Instructional Materials
Mats, cones, markers, whistle
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Warm-up with stretching, jumping jacks, and light running
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher Input (Expanded & Detailed):
- Introduction & Explanation:
- Teacher introduces stunts, tumbling, and locomotor games as activities that develop strength, coordination, balance, and agility.
- Explain the benefits:
- Enhances muscular strength and endurance.
- Improves coordination and flexibility.
- Builds teamwork and confidence.
- Emphasize safety rules:
- Warm-up before performing stunts or tumbling.
- Use safe surfaces (mats or grass).
- Move slowly and carefully, avoiding collisions.
- Demonstration of Stunts:
- Teacher demonstrates:
- Crab walk: Hands and feet on the ground, stomach facing upward, move backward and forward.
- Bear crawl: Hands and feet on the ground, stomach facing down, move forward and backward.
- Explain key points: proper hand placement, posture, and controlled movements.
- Demonstration of Tumbling Exercises:
- Teacher demonstrates:
- Log roll: Lie flat and roll sideways like a log.
- Forward roll: Tuck head and roll forward safely.
- Highlight technique and safety, including keeping the chin tucked and rolling in a smooth motion.
- Introduction to Locomotor Games:
- Teacher introduces simple team-based locomotor activities:
- Relay races.
- Obstacle courses (jumping, crawling, weaving).
- Explain objectives: enhance speed, agility, coordination, and teamwork.
- Practical Activities:
- Learners practice stunts and tumbling individually or in pairs under supervision.
- Participate in locomotor games in teams, applying coordination and strategy.
- Encourage peer observation and constructive feedback.
- Reflection prompts:
- “Which stunt was the easiest or hardest?”
- “How did teamwork help during relay races or obstacle courses?”
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):
- Perform crab walk and bear crawl with correct posture.
- Execute log roll and forward roll safely.
- Engage in locomotor games (relay races, obstacle courses) with teammates.
- Observe peers and provide feedback on technique, coordination, and safety.
- Reflect individually or in groups on personal performance and improvement.
Assessment Checks (Expanded):
- Observation: Teacher monitors:
- Safe execution of stunts and tumbling.
- Proper coordination, balance, and technique.
- Participation and teamwork in locomotor games.
- Oral Questions:
- “Which tumbling exercise felt easiest?”
- “Why is teamwork important in relay races?”
- “How do stunts improve your strength and balance?”
- Practical Assessment: Learners demonstrate stunts, tumbling, and locomotor activities safely with correct technique and coordination.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Emphasize safety, proper posture, and controlled movements to prevent injury.
- Monitor individual and group performance, providing guidance and corrections.
- Encourage teamwork, communication, and encouragement during games.
- Reflection allows learners to recognize progress, identify challenges, and set goals for improvement.
- Integration of stunts, tumbling, and locomotor games enhances overall physical fitness, agility, and confidence.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Reflect on how stunts, tumbling, and locomotor games improve coordination, agility, and teamwork
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: List one stunt and one locomotor game played
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Practice a tumbling exercise safely at home and demonstrate next class
Follow-up Activity:
Create a short team obstacle course incorporating stunts and locomotor skills
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Simplify stunts for learners with difficulty
Provide peer assistance or adapted equipment
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low