PE Monthly Update #2
Unit 1 – Ball skills – Throwing and Catching
The Year 1s have been working on the skills of throwing and catching. They have looked at what they need to do as an individual and how to work with a partner when throwing and catching. They will use the skills learnt when they play handball in term three.
Unit 1 Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
The first sessions of FMS have focussed on the skills of eye-tracking, balance (body management), movement, ball control and game skills. Thanks to the parents who volunteered to help. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Unit 1 Health and Fitness
The Year Twos have just finished their health and fitness unit. The focus was on why we need to be healthy and fit, what happens when we exercise and the ways we can be healthy and fit. Each class agreed that they will try and use the stairs rather than the escalators when travelling on the MTR.
Unit 1 Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
The first sessions of FMS have focussed on the skills of eye-tracking, balance (body management), movement, ball control and game skills. Thanks to the parents who volunteered to help. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Unit 1 Adventure Challenge
In this unit the focus has been on how we communicate in PE. They have used the skills of verbal communication and non-verbal communication. They have decided what is effective communication and when they should or shouldn’t use certain types of communication.
Unit 1 Games – Netball
With their class teachers they have focussed on learning the fundamental skills of netball. They have used their skills during modified games and also focussed on using their communication skills when playing netball games.
Unit 1 Gymnastics
The Year 4s have been creating partner and group gymnastic routines. They have created routines which are aesthetic, show variety and have plenty of ‘wow’ moments. They have been introduced to the terms: cannon, mirroring and synchronisation.
Unit 1 Dance
With their class teachers they have been looking at creating dance sequences. They have also looked at making their dance sequences aesthetic and varied.
Unit 1 Invasion Games -Netball
The Year 5s have just finished their netball invasion games unit. The unit focussed on the importance of team work and learning about positions when playing. They learnt what skills they need when attacking and defending and how they can be transferred to other invasion games.
Unit 1 Movement Composition Dance
With their class teachers they have been looking at movement composition with the focus on dance. They have looked at various styles of dance and have looked at creating their own dance performances.
Unit 1 Individual Pursuits – Swimming
The Year 6s had their last lesson on Wednesday. The class teachers and the swim coaches have been very impressed with their attitude and willingness to improve.
Unit 1 Leadership in Sport
During this unit the focus has been on the different styles of leadership in sport. They have had experience being a leader, manager, captain and coach. They have look what a good leader in sport does to become a good leader.
This section of the P.E. Monthly Updates has been moved to the weekly newsletter. Please share any sporting successes and celebrations that have happened outside of school teams and sports. Please send to kannis.tsui@bhs.edu.hk any photos (with a short description) of your child’s sporting achievements. Thanks.
