Name : Fosu Adusei Charles

Serial number: 004

Reference number: 2200691
Subject: P E Curriculum

1: Select Any five(5) motor skill children use in sports and clearly outline the critical elements that
will guide you teach the skill to your pupils.

Seven Motor Skills in Sports for Children

1. Running
- Critical Elements:
- Proper Posture: Maintain an upright stance with shoulders relaxed and arms swinging
loosely.
- Leg Action: Teach coordinated movement of legs with a smooth and efficient stride.
- Arm Swing: Guide children to swing their arms in opposition to their legs for balance and
propulsion.
- Breathing: Encourage rhythmic breathing to synchronize with running pace and optimize
performance.

2. Throwing
- Critical Elements:
- Grip: Instruct on the correct grip to optimize accuracy and power during the throw.
- Step and Pivot: Teach how to transfer weight and generate force through body rotation.
- Upper Body Alignment: Emphasize pointing the throwing side towards the target for
accuracy.
- Follow-Through: Demonstrate the full extension of the throwing arm and follow-through
motion.

3. Catching
- Critical Elements:
- Eye Focus: Encourage children to focus on the object being caught for improved tracking.
- Hand Position: Teach how to position hands correctly to create a secure catching surface.
- Anticipation: Guide children to anticipate the object's trajectory to position themselves
effectively.
- Soft Hands: Emphasize using relaxed hands to absorb the impact of the catch.

4. Kicking
- Critical Elements:
- Stance: Instruct on the correct foot positioning and balance before the kick.
- Approach: Guide children through a step-by-step approach to the ball for optimal power.
- Contact Point: Teach proper foot contact with the ball (laces
- Critical Elements:
5. Skipping:
- Critical Elements:
- Rhythm: Encourage children to establish a smooth rhythm in their skipping motion.
- Footwork: Teach the alternating motion of lifting knees and pushing off with the opposite
foot.
- Arm Swing: Coordinate arm swing with the skip for balance and coordination.
- Maintain Momentum: Guide children on maintaining momentum and speed throughout the
skip.