Page 138 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9-12: Health and Physical Education, 2015 - revised

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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Health and Physical Education
B1.3 demonstrate an understanding of the phases of movement (i.e., preparation, execution, follow-through), and apply this understanding to refine skills as they participate in a variety of physical activities, with an emphasis on individual and lifelong activities [PS, CT]
Teacher prompt: “Choose a movement skill you want to work on. Have a partner perform the various phases of the skill, and identify the key principles that have to be applied in order to perform each phase of the skill effectively.”
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Teacher prompt: “What tips would you give someone to help them improve their putting stroke?”
Student: “Before hitting the ball, position yourself so that your nose is in line with the ball. Make sure that your grip is comfortable, that your stance is balanced, and that the club face is square with the ball. When you swing, keep your eyes on the ball and swing with a smooth, even stroke. Continue the swing in the direction of the hit after you have hit the ball.”
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Teacher prompt: “When using the classic style in cross-country skiing, we propel ourselves forward through a series of striding and gliding motions. Starting in a standing position, we execute our forward motion by shifting our weight onto one ski, pushing back, and gliding forward onto the other. We assist the glide by pushing backwards with our poles. What elements should you focus on in each movement phase to make your movements more efficient?”
Student: “Before you start, you should make sure that your skis are parallel and your knees are slightly bent. In the execution or stride phase, you shift your weight onto one ski, bending your knee and leaning slightly forward as you push and then shift your weight to the opposite ski to begin the glide phase. Extend your pushing leg until it forms a straight line with your upper body. To assist the glide and help propel yourself forward, plant the pole opposite the glide ski and push back. As you follow through with the glide, you prepare for the next stride by bringing your pushing foot forward. When your skis are even with each other, you then push back on the ski that you have been gliding on and repeat the steps. The secret to efficient cross-country skiing is being aware of your weight shift, which will help you combine these steps as smoothly as possible.”
B1.4 apply appropriate movement principles* in order to refine skills in a variety of physical activities (e.g., use momentum to pull the body forward and up when hiking up a steep incline; use all joints to produce force when sending an object; move centre of mass over base of support to find balance when holding yoga and Pilates positions or when floating in the water) [PS, CT]
Teacher prompt: “Through smooth, continuous motion, Pilates works multiple muscle groups simultaneously. It places particular emphasis on strengthening and stabilizing the abdominal region. When doing Pilates exercises, what movement principle do we need to focus on?”
Student: “In Pilates, we need to focus on centre of gravity in order to maintain core stability while using gravity for resistance. To do that, we need to pay attention to our breathing, so it is coordinated with our movements in the exercises. We may need to modify the exercises so that the level of intensity is suited to our abilities.”
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* See pages 34–35 for background information and a description of movement principles.