Journal Entry 6

Physical Education

Journal Entry 6

Tuesday 9th October, 2018

Theory

The topic for today is about progression. It is about understanding the purpose of progression and learning how to implement it when developing lesson plans. Progression is seen under the skill development area of the Physical Education lesson plan format. It shows how the student transition from one level to another in both knowledge and practice. There are two forms of progression. The first one shows a sequence from individual to peer and then to group where progression can be done without equipment.

The other form of progression focuses on moving from simple which is basic skill to complex which is combination skills. Examples were shown to us in order to complete an activity. Groups of five students were formed to complete the task. A sheet was given for to read and pick one of the activities to show progression. Our group chose 'step-like actions' and began to develop the progression. Half of the groups were checked by the lecturer before it was time to move on to the practical session.

Practical

During practical, the lecturer made us warm up by walking and sliding, as well as, finding and remembering your personal space. Every time we left our personal space to do a motor skill, we had to run back to that particular space upon hearing the word stop. Following this, everyone had to move around again and run back to their personal space to make a shape using a base after hearing the word stop. We did this several times before moving on to another activity. Next, we had to work in groups of three where each one of us walk and then run to a space to form a shape using three different bases. Again, each group had to listen out for the word stop. The forming of shapes and using three different bases we discussed.

The lecturer continued by discussing about other topics especially points and patches. Points and patches are about using the body to balance in different ways. The small body parts such as fingers and toes or knees that touch the ground to balance are called Points. It is a small proportion of the body area used for to balance but not a sturdy one. However, the large proportion of the body is used such as feet, back or bottom, balance will be firm and strong. This is called Patches. Two students were called to demonstrate examples of points and patches. This was the final discussion before the end of class.