Unit 1 of Class 5 Physical Education and Well-Being Khel Yoga, Basic Motor Movements (spanning Chapters 1 to 4), builds upon foundational movement skills by training five core gross and fine motor actions — throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking — through structured playground games, variations, and Circle Time reflections.
What Class 5 Physical Education Unit 1 Covers
Gross vs Fine Motor Skills — Gross motor skills use large muscle groups of the arms, legs, shoulders, and torso for jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and striking, whereas fine motor skills use the small muscles of the hands and fingers for gripping, releasing, writing, and precise control.
Chapter 1 — Throwing and Catching (BM 1 to BM 6) — Covers overhead, underarm, and chest throws along with two-handed cushioning catches through six progressive games: Hush Hush Throw (BM 1), Count and Rep (BM 2), Pass and Score (BM 3), Hand the Ball (BM 4), Catch and Hit (BM 5), and Bull’s Eye (BM 6).
Chapter 2 — Kicking and Receiving (BM 7 onwards) — Teaches kicking the ball accurately with the inside of the foot and instep, and receiving (trapping/controlling) a moving ball without losing possession through games like Friendly Goal (BM 7) and Clear the Zone.
Chapters 3 & 4 — Striking, Agility & Combined Motor Drills — Develops hand-eye coordination in striking a ball with a hand, bat, or paddle, alongside multi-skill relay circuits and step-by-step tactical thinking during team play.
Exercises in Unit 1
- Playground Games & Variations: Practise each Basic Movement (BM) game at least twice, applying the Variation rules to adjust throwing distance, target size, or non-dominant hand/foot usage.
- Circle Time & Self-Assessment: Discuss team strategy, body posture during release and reception, fair play, and complete the end-of-unit self-assessment checklist on motor control.
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More Chapters
- Next: Unit 2: Our Games (Local and Traditional Games)
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FAQ
What are the five key motor movements taught in Unit 1 of Class 5 Khel Yoga?
The five key motor movements emphasised in Unit 1 are throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and striking.
What is the difference between gross motor skills and fine motor skills?
Gross motor skills involve large muscles of the arms, shoulders, torso, and legs (used in running, jumping, throwing, and kicking), while fine motor skills involve small muscles of the hands and fingers for precise actions like gripping and releasing.