New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Physical and Health Education Scheme of Work
Week 1: Moving our body parts I
1. Content: Meaning of locomotor movement. Features of locomotor movement: walking, running, skipping, sliding, hopping, jumping, leaping. Moving body parts by walking, running, jumping, etc.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. explain the meaning of locomotor movement,
ii. mention the features of locomotor movement,
iii. move body parts by walking, running, jumping, etc.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides pupils to watch video clips as a whole class in the classroom showing the skills of walking, running, skipping, sliding, hopping, jumping and leaping, The teacher organizes groups for demonstration in the playground.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners watch video clips as a whole class, The learners work in groups in the playground to demonstrate body movements skills of walking, running, skipping, sliding, hopping, jumping and leaping.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clips help demonstrate proper movement techniques visually. The playground provides open space for physical practice. Bucks offer portable equipment for movement activities. Sports wears ensure comfort and safety during physical activities. Skipping ropes develop coordination in hopping activities. Shuttles mark boundaries and create organized practice spaces.
Week 2: Moving our body parts II
1. Content: Meaning of Non-locomotor movement. Features of non-locomotor movement: Stretching, Bending, Twisting, Swinging, Pulling, Pushing. Performing non-locomotive movements like stretching, swinging, bending, etc.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. explain the meaning of non-locomotor movement,
ii. mention the features non-locomotive movement,
iii. perform non-locomotive movements like stretching, swinging, bending, etc.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides pupils to work in groups to perform correct body movement skills of stretching, bending, twisting, swinging, pulling and pushing, The teacher shows video clips demonstrating the skills.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners work in groups to perform correct body movement skills of stretching, bending, twisting, swinging, pulling and pushing, The learners watch video clips showing the skills of stretching, bending, twisting, swinging, pulling and pushing as they perform the activities accordingly.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clips provide visual models of correct non-locomotor movements. The playground offers sufficient space for group practice activities. Bucks serve as equipment for pushing and pulling exercises. Sports wear allows free movement during stretching and bending. Shuttles help organize practice stations. Parallel and horizontal bars support advanced stretching and swinging activities.
Week 3: Personal health
1. Content: Meaning of exercise, rest and sleep. Importance of exercise, rest and sleep: prevent heart disease, manage health conditions, stimulate thinking.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. explain the meaning of exercise, rest and sleep,
ii. mention the importance of exercise, rest and sleep.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads whole class discussion on correct ways to exercise, rest and sleep, The teacher facilitates group discussions on various ways and benefits.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in whole class discussion on correct ways to exercise, rest and sleep, The learners participate in groups discussion on various ways to exercise, rest and sleep, The learners participate in whole class discussion on benefits of exercise, rest and sleep.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Posters display information about healthy exercise, rest, and sleep habits. Pictures illustrate proper exercise techniques and rest positions. Video clips show real-life examples of healthy lifestyle practices and their benefits.
Week 4: Relay races
1. Content: Types of relay races: 4 by 100m, 4 by 400m. Basic skills and techniques in relay races: running take-off, jumping, throwing, maintain an arm’s length between runners, holdout your hand behind. Start, take-off, arm action, baton exchange and finish in a relay race.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. describe the types of relay races and perform 4 by 100 metre, perform 4 by 400 meter,
ii. describe the basic skills and techniques of relay races correctly,
iii. perform relay race.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher organizes group warm-up exercises, The teacher guides groups in performing 4 by 100 metre and 4 by 400 metres relay races correctly, including baton exchange skills, The teacher leads cool down activities.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in groups warm up exercise to put body in tune, The learners participate in groups 4 by 100 metre and 4 by 400 metres relay races correctly, The learners participate in skills of baton exchange in the skills of 4 by 100 meters and 4 by 400 metre relay races correctly, The learners participate in groups in the skills Start, take-off, arm action, baton exchange and finish, The learners participate in group cool down activities.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Athletic track provides standard racing distances and lanes. Sports wear ensures comfort during intensive running. Stop watch accurately times race performance. Measuring tape marks exchange zones correctly. Finish line tape clearly indicates race completion. Batons develop proper exchange techniques. Whistle controls race starts and organization.
Week 5: Relay races (Continued)
1. Content: Types of relay races: 4 by 100m, 4 by 400m. Basic skills and techniques in relay races: running take-off, jumping, throwing, maintain an arm’s length between runners, holdout your hand behind. Start, take-off, arm action, baton exchange and finish in a relay race.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. describe the types of relay races and perform 4 by 100 metre, perform 4 by 400 meter,
ii. describe the basic skills and techniques of relay races correctly,
iii. perform relay race.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reviews previous skills, The teacher organizes advanced group practice on baton exchange and full relay, The teacher monitors performance and provides feedback.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in review of types and skills, The learners practice in groups full relay races with focus on techniques, The learners engage in cool down and discuss improvements.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Athletic track maintains consistency with previous week’s practice. Sports wear continues to provide comfort for repeated practice. Stop watch monitors improvement in timing. Measuring tape ensures accurate exchange zones. Finish line tape marks race completion. Batons allow continued practice of exchange techniques. Whistle maintains order during advanced drills.
Week 6: Middle-distance races
1. Content: Middle distance races: 800 metre, 1500 metre. Techniques of middle races: standing, take off, running, arm action, finish. Running (800 metre and 1,500 metre).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. run middle distance races,
ii. apply the techniques of middle distance races,
iii. perform 800 and 1500 metre races.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads group warm-up, The teacher guides groups in performing 800 metre and 1,500 metre races correctly, The teacher facilitates cool down.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in groups warm up exercise to put body in tune, The learners participate in groups (800 metre and 1,500 metre races correctly, The learners participate in cool down activities.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Athletic track provides proper distance measurement for 800m and 1500m races. Sports wear supports comfort during longer running distances. Stop watch tracks race times for performance assessment. Measuring tape verifies correct race distances. Finish line tape marks race completion clearly. Whistle signals starts and important race moments.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Teachers should conduct mid-term tests covering all topics from Week 1 to Week 6. This assessment helps identify areas where pupils need additional support. Teachers can use test results to adjust their teaching methods for the remaining weeks.
Week 8: Long-distance races
1. Content: Long distance races: 3000m, 3000m steeple chase, 5000m. Skills in long distance races: standing, take off, running, arm action, finish. Running (3000 metre and 5000 metre).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to run long distance races.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads group warm-up, The teacher guides groups in performing 3000m, 3000m steeple chase, 5000m races correctly, The teacher facilitates cool down.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in groups warm up exercise to put body in tune, The learners participate in groups (3000m, 3000m steeple chase, 5000m races correctly, The learners participate in cool down activities.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Athletic track accommodates longer racing distances for endurance training. Hurdles provide obstacles for steeple chase practice. Water pit adds steeple chase element requiring special technique. Steeple equipment creates authentic race conditions. Sports wear maintains comfort during extended running. Stop watch monitors longer race times. Measuring tape ensures accurate long distances. Finish line tape marks completion. Whistle controls race organization.
Week 9: Long-distance races (Continued)
1. Content: Long distance races: 3000m, 3000m steeple chase, 5000m. Skills in long distance races: standing, take off, running, arm action, finish. Running (3000 metre and 5000 metre).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to run long distance races.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reviews techniques, The teacher organizes endurance-focused practice with steeple elements, The teacher provides feedback on pacing.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners review skills in groups, The learners practice full long-distance runs with techniques, The learners engage in cool down and peer feedback.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Athletic track continues supporting endurance development. Hurdles remain essential for steeple practice refinement. Water pit challenges pupils with complex obstacles. Steeple equipment builds confidence in difficult elements. Sports wear ensures continued comfort. Stop watch tracks pacing improvements. Measuring tape verifies distance accuracy. Finish line tape maintains clear goals. Whistle coordinates practice sessions.
Week 10: Long jump
1. Content: Long jump: the approach run or run up, the take off, the flight, the landing, recovery. Performing long jump correctly.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to perform the basic skills in long jump correctly.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads group warm-up, The teacher guides individual practice of long jump skills, The teacher facilitates cool down and discussion on safety.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in groups warm up exercise to put body in tune, The learners carryout individually the basic skills of long jump, The learners participate in cool down activities, The learners participate in whole class discussion to identify safety precautions in long jump.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Long jump pitch provides proper landing area for safe practice. Take-off board marks the jumping point consistently. Measuring tape records jump distances accurately. Whistle signals turns and maintains organization. Sports wear allows freedom of movement during jumps.
Week 11: Revision
Teachers should review all topics covered from Week 1 to Week 10. This revision helps pupils consolidate their learning before examinations. Teachers can organize practical demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions to reinforce key concepts.
Week 12: Examination
The term examination begins this week. Teachers should test both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Assessments should cover locomotor movements, relay races, distance running, and long jump techniques.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Teachers conclude examinations and complete marking this week. Record all scores accurately in school registers. After completing all assessment documentation, pupils proceed on vacation.