Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

New Leader

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

3, 4, 5

Overview

Divide the class into small groups and appoint one member in each group to lead. Groups move around the area following any movement the leader makes. On signal, another person in the group becomes the leader. The leader can use various types of locomotor movements and/or exercises.

This activity can be used to practice locomotor movements, to work on directionality and space awareness, and as a fitness warm-up activity. A demonstrative video is included in this resource. 

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    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

    PE19.3.1.2

    Travel showing differentiation in pacing when jogging and running.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

    PE19.3.2.1

    Demonstrate the concept of spatial awareness in a dynamic environment.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

    PE19.3.2.2

    Demonstrate shapes, levels, and pathways specific to a wide variety of physical activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

    PE19.3.2.3

    Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

    PE19.4.1.1

    Apply locomotor skills in a variety of individual, partner, and small group activities and dance/ rhythm.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

    PE19.4.1.2

    Demonstrate correct pacing for distance running.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

    PE19.4.2.2

    Combine movement concepts of pathways, shapes, and levels with skills in small group activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

    PE19.4.2.3

    Combine concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in small group activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.1.1

    Demonstrate correct form of locomotor skills in a variety of individual, partner, and small group activities and dance/ rhythm.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.2.1

    Understand and apply spatial awareness skills in a game setting.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.2.2

    Execute combined movement concepts of pathways, shapes, and levels with skills in various physical activity settings.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    PE19.5.2.3

    Execute combined concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in various physical activity settings.

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