Movement of the Body – Basic 2 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to understand basic body movements.

Introduction

Movement is the ability to change position or place. Our body is designed to move in many wonderful ways. Every day, we use different parts of our body to move around and do activities.

Content

What is Movement? Movement means changing from one place to another or changing the position of our body parts. When we walk to school, wave our hands, or turn our heads, we are moving.

Body Parts That Help Us Move:

• Legs and Feet: These help us walk, run, jump, kick, and stand

• Arms and Hands: These help us reach, carry, throw, catch, and wave

• Head and Neck: These help us look around, nod yes, and shake no

• Back and Waist: These help us bend forward, backward, and twist

• Muscles: These are inside our body and make our bones move

Types of Basic Movements:

1. Walking: Moving slowly by putting one foot in front of the other

2. Running: Moving fast by taking quick steps

3. Jumping: Pushing off the ground with both feet

4. Stretching: Making our body parts reach as far as possible

5. Bending: Making our body curved like the letter “C”

Why Movement is Important:

• Keeps our body strong and healthy
• Makes our heart pump blood better
• Helps us feel happy and energetic
• Allows us to play games and sports
• Helps us do daily tasks like dressing and eating

Activities

• Demonstrate different types of walking (slow, fast, on tiptoes)
• Show arm movements (up, down, sideways, circular)
• Practice moving individual body parts
• Simple stretching exercises
• “Simon Says” movement game
• Marching in place with music

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Which part of the body helps us walk? a) Eyes b) Legs c) Ears 
2. Movement means: a) Sleeping b) Moving from one place to another c) Eating 
3. We use our _____ to run a) Nose b) Feet c) Hair 
4. The body part we use to jump is: a) Legs b) Nose c) Ears 
5. Walking is a type of: a) Food b) Movement c) Color 

Answers: 1(b), 2(b), 3(b), 4(a), 5(b)