Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 4 Basic Science And Technology, Physical And Health Education. In our previous lesson, we learned about Moving Our Body Parts – III. Today, we’re going to learn about Moving Our Body Parts.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define non-locomotor movement.
- List 3 types of non-locomotor movement.
Moving Our Body Parts
What is Non-Locomotor Movement?
Non-locomotor movements are actions where your body stays in one place, but you use different parts of your body to create shapes, positions, or actions. Think of it like dancing in place!
Types of Non-Locomotor Movement
There are many different types of non-locomotor movements. Some of them include:
- Bending: This is when you move your body parts to make a curve or angle. For example, bending your knees to sit down or bending your back to reach for something.
- Stretching: This is when you extend your body parts as far as you can. For example, stretching your arms above your head or stretching your legs out in front of you.
- Twisting: This is when you turn your body or body parts from side to side. For example, twisting your waist to look behind you or twisting your head to look at something.
- Shaking: This is when you move your body or body parts back and forth quickly. For example, shaking your head to say “no” or shaking your hands to get someone’s attention.
- Swaying: This is when you move your body or body parts gently from side to side. For example, swaying your hips while dancing or swaying your arms while walking.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about non-locomotor movements, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is non-locomotor movement?
- Can you name three types of non-locomotor movements?
- Why is it important to understand non-locomotor movements?
- Can you think of any other types of non-locomotor movements?
- Can you show me an example of a non-locomotor movement?
Conclusion
Today, we learned about non-locomotor movements, which are movements where your body stays in one place, but you use different parts of your body to create shapes, positions, or actions. Remember, these movements are important for your physical health and coordination. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
