ASSIGNMENT 7 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
,Life Skills: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education in
Foundation Phase
QUESTION 1
Definition of Perceptual Motor: Perceptual motor refers to the ability of the brain to
interpret and respond to the information that we get from our senses (like sight, touch,
and movement) and then use our body to react or move in a certain way. It helps
children learn to control their movements and coordinate them with what they see, hear
or feel.
Perceptual
How it is linked to learning and movement programme
Ability
Body awareness helps children know where their body is in space. It
helps with writing, sitting properly, and following instructions like "touch
1. Body
your head". It is important in movement classes because it teaches
Awareness
learners how to control their body movements and move with
confidence.
This is about understanding the space around you and how to move
2. Spatial through it. In the classroom, it helps learners to line up, sit in their
Awareness space, and not bump into others. In PE, it helps them move safely and
play games.
This helps learners use their eyes and hands together, like catching a
3. Hand-Eye ball or writing. In movement programmes, it improves skills like
Coordination throwing and catching, which also support fine motor skills like holding
a pencil.
Balance allows children to stay upright and steady. In the classroom, it
helps them sit still and focus. In movement lessons, it builds strong
4. Balance
muscles and helps with jumping, walking on lines, or standing on one
foot.
, QUESTION 2
Why open-ended questions are needed in a multi-station PE lesson:
Open-ended questions help children think and explain what they are doing. It
gives them the chance to reflect on their movement and learning.
It also allows them to be creative and explore different ways of moving, which
improves their problem-solving skills and confidence.
Examples:
Ability 1: Hand-Eye Coordination
Question: "Can you show me a new way to catch the ball?"
Ability 2: Balance
Question: "What can you do to help yourself stay balanced longer?"
QUESTION 3
Tummy Time Development:
Arms:
Builds strength in upper body.
Prepares children for pushing and pulling actions.
Helps support body during crawling which leads to better writing posture in class.
Hands:
Develops grip and control.
Prepares hands for fine motor tasks like holding a pencil.
Encourages crawling, which improves finger strength and coordination.