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Moving and Playing Safely: Unit Review

A1 B1 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B3 C1 C2About 40 minutes
Learning goals
  • I can name ways to be active every day and say what I enjoy.
  • I can explain DPA, signs of exertion and why activity is good for me.
  • I can play safely, and use movement skills and simple strategies in games.

Words to know

physical activity
Moving your body in a way that uses energy.
exertion
Working hard with your body. Signs include a fast heartbeat and fast breathing.
hazard
Something that could hurt you, like ice or a wet floor.
locomotor movement
A way to travel: walk, run, hop, jump, gallop, slide, skip.
strategy
A plan to help you do well in a game.

Let's review!

You have learned a lot about being active, playing safely and moving well. This review has a few questions from every lesson. Some are questions to answer, and some are Do it and check moves to try. Press Show answer to check. If a part feels tricky, go back to that lesson.

Moving for Fun Every Day

1

Name one way to be active at home, one at school and one in your community.

2

Your cousin says, "I can't swim." What word can you add to help?

3

Is helping shovel snow physical activity?

Warm-upmarch, arm circlesActive partrun, jump, danceCool-downwalk, stretchsmall heart = heart beats slowly, big heart = heart beats fast
DPA always goes in this order: warm-up, active part, cool-down. Your heart speeds up in the middle and slows down at the end.

Daily Physical Activity and My Body

1

What are the three parts of DPA, in order?

2

Name two signs of exertion.

3

Do it and check: Jog on the spot for 1 minute and then do the talk test.

4

How many minutes of DPA each school day?

Help!Listen for thestop signalLook whereyou're goingStay in yourpersonal spaceTell a grown-upif someone is hurt
Four things safe players do: listen, look, stay in their personal space and tell a grown-up when someone gets hurt.

Playing Safely

1

You hit your head on the monkey bars. What do you do?

2

Name a hazard you might see on the playground in winter.

3

What do you wear on your head when you ride a bike?

Balancing and Travelling

1

Do it and check: Balance on one foot for 5 seconds at a high level (on tiptoes if you can).

2

What is the difference between a hop and a jump?

3

Name the three pathways.

Throwing, Catching and Kicking

1

Which foot steps forward when you throw with your right hand?

2

Do it and check: Toss and catch a soft ball or rolled socks 5 times.

3

Is trapping a ball with your foot sending or receiving?

Playing Games: Rules and Simple Strategies

1

Name the four parts of a game.

2

In tag, where should you run?

3

What do you say at the end of a game?

Just for fun

Why did the bicycle fall over?

It was two tired! 🚲 (Two tires... too tired. Get it?)

How to use this review

  • Do the review in two short sittings if your child gets tired, and mix the talking questions with the moving ones.
  • For Do it and check items, watch for the "good attempt" points rather than perfection.
  • Ask "How do you know?" or "Show me!" after answers.
  • Note which section was hard, then revisit that lesson's activity.
Check your understanding

Quiz

1.

Which is physical activity?

2.

Ana can't skip rope and wants to quit. What helps most?

3.

What comes last in DPA?

4.

Which is a sign of exertion?

5.

A friend bumps her head and says she's fine. What should you do?

6.

Which is a hazard?

7.

Moving sideways with your feet coming together is a...

8.

How do you land a jump safely?

9.

What should your eyes do when you catch?

10.

Which is a good strategy in a game?

For parents and teachers

Use mistakes to choose what to revisit. Each review section matches one lesson.

  • Can't name ways to be active, or gives up quickly on new activities: revisit Moving for Fun Every Day.
  • Mixes up warm-up and cool-down, or is worried by a fast heartbeat: revisit Daily Physical Activity and My Body.
  • Doesn't know to report a head bump, or can't spot hazards: revisit Playing Safely. This one matters most for safety.
  • Wobbly balances, mixes up hop and jump, stiff landings: revisit Balancing and Travelling.
  • Turns away from the ball, steps with the wrong foot: revisit Throwing, Catching and Kicking with softer, bigger objects.
  • Can't name game parts, crowds the ball, or struggles to lose gracefully: revisit Playing Games: Rules and Simple Strategies.

Physical skills take many weeks of play to develop. Praise effort and enjoyment, and keep activities short and fun.