Grade 1 PE Challenge

Why is running good for our bodies?

Answer explanation

Improves fitness

Makes us stronger

Keeps us healthy and fit

Builds strong muscles and bones

Gives us energy and makes us feel happy

Helps us keep active

1. 1. Where do we keep our eyes when we are throwing a ball or a bean bag to a target?

2. 2. Why do we keep our eyes at this place?

Answer explanation

1. 1. On the target

2. 2. It helps us aim accurately.

3. It allows us to judge the distance to the target.

4. It helps us change our throw if we need to make it shorter or longer.

   It increases the chances of hitting the target.

5. It helps us focus and concentrate on our throw.

6. It reduces the chances of making mistakes.

7. It makes it a safer throw

Why is balancing important in physical education?

• Balancing can make us fall over

• Balancing is important in PE because it helps us stay upright and not fall over and it strengthens our body

• Balancing is not important in physical education

How do you skip with a rope?

• To skip with a rope, hold the rope in your mouth and hop on one foot.

• To skip with a rope, stand still and shake the rope up and down.

• To skip with a rope, swing the rope over your head and jump over it as it comes around.

• To skip with a rope, tie the rope around your waist and walk in circles.

Why is teamwork important in team sports?

• Teamwork is not important in team sports

• Teamwork leads to arguing and disagreements in team sports

• Teamwork is important to help us improve our performance and success. So we can do better

How can you improve your running speed?

• Eating more junk food

• Wearing heavy shoes

• Practice running, taking part in PE lessons, trying hard

• Not doing PE

What is the correct technique for throwing a bean bag?

• Throw the bean bag with your eyes closed

• Use your non-dominant hand to throw the bean bag

• The correct technique for throwing a bean bag is holding it in your strong hand, step forward with your non-dominant foot. Swing your arm back, then forward in a smooth motion releasing the bean bag towards the target.

• Spin around three times before releasing the bean bag

Why is it important to follow the rules in PE games?

• To play fairly with your friends and so that you can have fun in PE lessons

• To make the game more dangerous

• To show off and break the rules

• To cause chaos and confusion