Physical Education Task Click HERE for a printable version of this task
Good morning Class 3! How are you feeling today? I hope you are all well.
Today we are going to get active and exercise our bodies.
Did you know?
Exercise makes you feel fit, strong and healthy.
Your brain releases ‘endorphins’ (en-door-fins), chemicals which make you feel good.
Exercise stops you feeling ‘stressed out’.
You sleep better.
You have more energy to do other things.
Our indoor P.E topic this term is Gymnastics. Today we will try and learn some gymnastics skills (adapting them for home of course!) We will focus on: Performing balances and creating sequences.
First of all lets WARM UP! Put on some comfortable clothes and find a clear space to use.
Start by completing Joe Wicks 5 minute workout to warm up your bodies:
Now we have warmed up our bodies, we are ready to begin. You may like to put some calm music on in the background to help you focus.
1. Individual Balances
Find a space in the room where you can perform different balances.
When we think about what a balance should look like, it should be visually pleasing with no support, limbs straightened and pointed away from the body where possible.
First set of balances
Look at the balances above. Practise each of them. Try to hold the balance for a minimum of 3 seconds.
Second set of balances
These balances focus on large body parts (belly, back) Remember to tighten the core to straighten all limbs.
Look carefully at where the hands are placed; they can support you in holding some positions.
2. Using our balances in a Gymnastics Sequence
Using the balances you have practised you can now try and create a sequence using each of the following:
A strong starting shape
At least 2 different ways of travelling
2 jumps
Balances: 2 x individual
A strong finishing shape
3. Performing your sequence
Once you have practised your sequence, you may like to play some music and perform it to your family members.
Lastly COOL DOWN, stretch it out! Remember we don’t want to hurt our bodies. Click HERE to cool down.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on by posting on the blog.
How did you find the balances? What did you do for your sequence?
Did you add in any music?
I do understand that we don’t have as much space at home as we do in our school hall. Have a go with what you can and if you can only complete the balances that’s okay!
Hello everyone
I have done the five minutes of P.E with Joe , the balance moves and the cool down video . My favourite balance move was the one were your both hands are one the floor and you put one leg in the air . It was pretty easy for me so on my favourite one I put my leg a little higher . I chose to put my one of my favourite music “Dance monkey “
I will also post a picture of me doing my favourite move .
It was so much fun! I did Joe wicks and it was quite filling. The balances were fun and a bit tricky though but I did it anyway. The balance move I did was :
First stand up like a star. Next reach down to the floor and walk with your legs and arms on the floor. After turn yourself round like a bridge and walk. Then stand up and do 2 jumps. Finally Stand up like a star as you did at the start.
Did you like it Miss? I hope so, I also did the cool down though I dint add any music ? .
I found it a bit tricky because my heel hurts since a few weeks maybe a month! But I tried my best! ??♀️
Hello Miss Jones!!
I have done the PE with Joe. I really enjoyed it.
I played violin ? music ? on in the background with fast rhythm. My sequence was:
the plank, the lay down on belly (legs up), jumping jacks, one leg stand and candle stick.
I enjoyed the PE blog today.
Have a good day everyone.
HELLO MISS JONES!
I really liked doing training with Joe it was fun.I liked doing the climbing bit and the stretching.The stretching on the blog was a bit hard and some were easy.My younger sister practiced with me.
Hi Ethan, thanks for sharing your photographs! I can see you have worked hard on the different balances, well done. Thanks goodness for the lovely sunshine today 🙂
Hello Class Three,
I enjoyed doing the exercises with Joe the body coach and didn’t give up with some hard exercises. My favourite part was the move, when you had to put your legs in the air and hold your hips with your arms.
Hi miss this was really fun the stretches were easy and I challenged myself to do more bending I did my stretches in my leotard that I use for my trampolining lessons I had so much fun thank you for putting this a activity together.
This was a really good start to the day and was a really fun exercise to do I hope we get more PE blogs. It’s a good way to use some energy and keep fit.
Good morning miss!
I loved doing the pe with joe,
It made me feel like it’s a new day and I’m well prepared.
Have a nice day
Well done Reuben, I am glad it helped you feel prepared for the day ahead!
Hello everyone
I have done the five minutes of P.E with Joe , the balance moves and the cool down video . My favourite balance move was the one were your both hands are one the floor and you put one leg in the air . It was pretty easy for me so on my favourite one I put my leg a little higher . I chose to put my one of my favourite music “Dance monkey “
I will also post a picture of me doing my favourite move .
Great to hear Penelope, we would love to see a photo, well done.
I climb in trees normally everyday after school, run a lot and on weekends go on my bike. Once I went as far as Lambeth! That gives me energy too.
Great Clemence! Did you try any of the activities today?
Good morning Miss, good morning class three!
It was amazing 🙂 I loved the workout, the squats, the balances!:)
That’s great news Helena, I’m glad you enjoyed the activities!
It was so much fun! I did Joe wicks and it was quite filling. The balances were fun and a bit tricky though but I did it anyway. The balance move I did was :
First stand up like a star. Next reach down to the floor and walk with your legs and arms on the floor. After turn yourself round like a bridge and walk. Then stand up and do 2 jumps. Finally Stand up like a star as you did at the start.
Did you like it Miss? I hope so, I also did the cool down though I dint add any music ? .
I found it a bit tricky because my heel hurts since a few weeks maybe a month! But I tried my best! ??♀️
Good morning Miss Jones,
I did the exercises with Joe. My favorite one was running on the spot. I hope your well, Angie.
Good morning Miss.
I’ve been exercising everyday with Joe Wicks and I’m getting very fit.
Hello Miss Jones!!
I have done the PE with Joe. I really enjoyed it.
I played violin ? music ? on in the background with fast rhythm. My sequence was:
the plank, the lay down on belly (legs up), jumping jacks, one leg stand and candle stick.
I enjoyed the PE blog today.
Have a good day everyone.
Your sequence sounds impressive Chloe H (sorry for getting muddled with Chloe K!) I bet you have lots of energy now 🙂
When I’ve done the exercises I felt much better than I was before.
Great to hear Matthias! How did you find the balances?
HELLO MISS JONES!
I really liked doing training with Joe it was fun.I liked doing the climbing bit and the stretching.The stretching on the blog was a bit hard and some were easy.My younger sister practiced with me.
I’m glad you enjoyed it Karolina, great to hear your sister joined in too!
Hi Ethan, thanks for sharing your photographs! I can see you have worked hard on the different balances, well done. Thanks goodness for the lovely sunshine today 🙂
Hi Miss Jones!
It was so fun doing P.E with Joe. I enjoyed it a lot. (I also found it very tiring!)
Great to hear Ophelia, I know it’s tiring isn’t it! Well done for having a good go!
I feel tired and my legs are hurting. My heart is beating fast!
Great effort Graceanne!
I fell tired and exhausted and my legs are hurting and my my heart is beating fast at the hub.
Great effort Gabriella, make sure you have a rest too!
Hello Class Three,
I enjoyed doing the exercises with Joe the body coach and didn’t give up with some hard exercises. My favourite part was the move, when you had to put your legs in the air and hold your hips with your arms.
Hi Emi, well done! You must be tired now! Yes that one is quite hard to hold still though! Did you manage okay?
Hi miss this was really fun the stretches were easy and I challenged myself to do more bending I did my stretches in my leotard that I use for my trampolining lessons I had so much fun thank you for putting this a activity together.
That’s great to hear Chloe K, it sounds like you tried hard with this task! You’re welcome, I’m glad your enjoyed it 🙂
Hi miss Jones. I did the PE progress it was nice and fun
Well done Jiana ?
This was a really good start to the day and was a really fun exercise to do I hope we get more PE blogs. It’s a good way to use some energy and keep fit.