Basic Motor Movements – Class 3 Physical Education Chapter 1 Notes & NCERT PDF

Class 3Physical Education and Well-beingChapter 1NCERT book: Khel Yoga - Class 3

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Chapter 1: Basic Motor Movements

Introduction

"Basic Motor Movements" is Unit 1 of Khel Yoga, the Class 3 Physical Education and Well-being book. The file uploaded for this unit contains its opening and Chapter 1: Throwing and Catching, with six games (BM 1 to BM 6). The unit welcomes children to "the exciting world of movement!"

What's in this Chapter

About the unit – gross and fine motor skills.

  • Gross motor skills use our larger muscle groups for jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and hitting. They are crucial for day-to-day work, sports and fitness.
  • Fine motor skills use smaller muscles, especially in the hands and fingers, to write, sketch, draw, pick up small objects, grip and pinch.

    • The unit develops five basic motor movements: throwing, catching, kicking, receiving and striking. It uses objects of different sizes, weights and textures.

    Chapter 1 – Throwing and Catching. Throwing uses the arms, shoulders and torso. The torso is the upper part of the body, not counting the head and arms. Hands release and catch the object.

    How to throw:

  • Hold the ball firmly with spread fingers, and stand with slightly bent knees.
  • Swing the throwing hand behind and twist the upper body.
  • Bring the hand forward and throw the ball with force.
  • Take one step forward and balance your body. Do not wobble.

    • The teacher checks grip, stance (eyes on the target, legs spread, knees slightly bent), throw (smooth twist and arm swing) and follow-through.

    How to catch:

  • Stand with knees slightly bent, as if getting ready to jump.
  • Join your palms together to form a cup, and keep your eyes on the ball.
  • Catch the ball softly at eye level.
  • Hold it firmly and pull your elbows towards the body.

    • Soft hands and bent knees reduce the impact. The book says to use soft balls and increase difficulty step by step.

    Activities from the Book (Games)

  • BM 1 Catch and Throw: in pairs, try underarm throws (both hands, one hand), overhead throws (both hands, one hand) and a one-bounce pass. Count catches without dropping. Variations: increase the distance, change objects, and switch between left and right hands.
  • BM 2 Pick Up and Throw: two teams, a court with a centre line, and paper balls made from old newspaper. When the whistle blows, throw balls to the other side. When it blows again, the team with fewer balls on its side wins. Circle time: how to spot an injury (discomfort, bruises, rashes, cuts, intense pain).
  • BM 3 Hit the Target: teams of five throw sock or sponge balls into a chalk circle on the wall from behind a line. The most hits wins. Do not cross the line.
  • BM 4 Knock the Cones: two teams hit an odd number of cones in the centre with soft balls. The team that knocks down more cones in a fixed time wins.
  • BM 5 Relay Catching: each team's leader throws to the first player, who catches, returns the ball and runs to the end of the line. The team with the most catches wins.
  • BM 6 Ball on the Wall: throw the ball at the wall and catch it on the rebound. The team with the most catches wins.

    • Many games end with Circle Time, such as "Star and Wish" or sharing one good and one bad feeling about the game.

    Key Ideas

  • Big muscles do big movements; small muscles do careful hand work.
  • Good throwing needs grip, stance, throw and follow-through.
  • Good catching needs a ready stance, cupped palms, eyes on the ball and soft hands.
  • Games build coordination, accuracy, teamwork and confidence, and we should play safely.

    • Words to Learn

  • motor skills – गति कौशल
  • muscle – मांसपेशी
  • throw – फेंकना
  • catch – पकड़ना
  • grip – पकड़
  • stance – खड़े होने का ढंग
  • torso – धड़
  • balance – संतुलन
  • target – निशाना
  • rebound – टकराकर लौटना
  • underarm / overhead – नीचे से / सिर के ऊपर से

    • Tips for Parents & Teachers

  • Start with soft or paper balls at a short distance, then slowly move further apart.
  • Practise catching with a rolled pair of socks at home.
  • Praise good form (eyes on the ball, soft hands), not only successful catches.
  • Use a wall for BM 6-style practice in a small space.
  • After games, ask about any pain, cuts or bruises.

    • Common Mistakes

  • Taking the eyes off the ball while catching.
  • Keeping stiff hands and straight legs. Bend your knees and pull the ball in.
  • Throwing only with the arm, without twisting the upper body or stepping forward.
  • Crossing the throwing line in Hit the Target.

    • 💡 Key Learning Points

    • ✓Explain gross motor skills (large muscles) and fine motor skills (small muscles) with examples.
    • ✓Name the five basic motor movements: throwing, catching, kicking, receiving and striking.
    • ✓Show the correct steps of throwing: grip, stance, throw and follow-through.
    • ✓Show the correct steps of catching: ready stance, cupped palms, eyes on the ball, soft hands and elbows pulled in.
    • ✓Play the six throwing and catching games safely and as a team.

    👨‍🏫 Teaching Tips

    • →Use soft balls for throwing and catching, and increase difficulty step by step.
    • →Check grip, stance, throw and follow-through for each child while they practise throwing.
    • →For catching, check that the body is behind the line of the ball, palms joined and pointing up, and eyes on the ball.
    • →Change distances, objects and throwing hands (left and right) as children improve.
    • →Hold Circle Time after each game ('Star and Wish', or one good and one bad feeling).
    • →Use the Pick Up and Throw circle time to teach children how to identify physical injuries.
    • →Form fair teams and make sure every child gets equal turns.
    • →Use local materials: old newspaper balls, sock balls and chalk circles.

    📋 Assessment Questions

    1. Can the child tell the difference between gross and fine motor skills with one example each?
    2. Does the child hold the ball with spread fingers and follow through with a step forward?
    3. Does the child catch with cupped palms at eye level and pull the elbows in?
    4. Can the child explain how to win Pick Up and Throw (fewer balls on your side)?
    5. Can the child name signs of injury such as bruises, cuts and intense pain?

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