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LSP1501 Assignment 5 Memo | Due 27 June
2025
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 Life Skills: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music a (LSP1501)
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 University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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 Life Skills, Grade 4

LSP1501 Assignment 5 Memo | Due 27 June 2025. All questions fully
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QUESTION 1 [25] 1.1 Fine motor abilities that involve using the smaller
muscles in the fingers and hand for actions such as holding a pencil or
fastening buttons, only develop after gross motor abilities, such as crawling,
jumping, and running. Develop an activity that will allow children to develop
gross motor skills. List the resources that you will need when developing the
activity, explain how you will set up the activity to allow for the development
of gross motor skills. Take a photo of the activity and paste it on the space
provided.

Gross Motor Development Activity: "Obstacle Course Adventure"

Objective:

To develop children's gross motor skills such as crawling, jumping, balancing, and running
through an engaging and structured obstacle course.



Activity Name: Jungle Adventure Obstacle Course



Resources Needed:

1. Cones or plastic markers (for path direction)
2. Hula hoops (for jumping in and out)
3. Soft mats or blankets (for crawling section)
4. Balance beam (or a wooden plank laid flat)

, 5. Small tunnels (can use cardboard boxes or play tunnels)
6. Beanbags or soft balls (to throw into a bucket)
7. Rope or chalk (to create a zigzag running path)
8. Whistle or bell (to signal start and stop)
9. Stopwatch or timer (optional, for time-based challenges)
10. Safety cones or barriers to mark boundaries



How to Set Up the Activity:

1. Start Area: Mark a starting line with cones.
2. Station 1: Jumping Hoops – Lay hula hoops on the ground and instruct the children to
jump in and out of each hoop with both feet.
3. Station 2: Crawl Tunnel – Set up a tunnel (play tunnel or large boxes taped together).
Children must crawl through to the next station.
4. Station 3: Balance Beam – Place a beam or flat plank on the ground. Children walk
carefully across it to practice balance.
5. Station 4: Zigzag Run – Create a zigzag path using cones or chalk. Children must run
through it without knocking over the cones.
6. Station 5: Target Toss – Place a bucket a short distance away. Children throw beanbags
or balls into it.
7. Finish Line – Mark the end point and cheer as they complete the course.



Developmental Benefits:

 Jumping in hoops improves coordination and leg strength.
 Crawling develops core muscles and body coordination.
 Balancing on the beam enhances stability and spatial awareness.
 Zigzag running promotes agility and foot control.
 Throwing beanbags develops hand-eye coordination and upper body strength.



Instructions for Use:

 Divide children into small groups.
 Let each child go through the course one by one.
 Give verbal encouragement and ensure safety at each station.
 Repeat the course 2–3 times for reinforcement and improved confidence.



Photograph:

, 📸 [Insert a photo of your actual setup here]

(You can stage this activity in your classroom, schoolyard, or playground. Use your phone or
camera to take a clear picture showing the obstacle course in progress or fully set up.)




QUESTION 1.1 [25 marks] that outlines an activity designed to develop gross motor skills in
children, including the necessary resources, setup, and objectives. Since I cannot take or
provide a real photo, you can create the activity as described and take a photo for your
submission.



Activity Title: “Obstacle Course Adventure”

Age Group: 3 – 6 years
Gross Motor Skills Targeted: Crawling, jumping, balancing, running, climbing



Resources Needed:

 Cones or plastic bottles (to mark boundaries)
 Hula hoops
 Small hurdles or pool noodles (for jumping over)
 Balance beam (or a wooden plank placed on the ground)
 Tunnel (can use a play tunnel or large cardboard box)
 Beanbags or soft balls
 Mats or blankets (for safe landing zones)



Setup and Instructions:

1. Start Line: Mark the start of the course with two cones.
2. Crawling Section: Set up a tunnel or large cardboard box for children to crawl through.
3. Jumping Section: Place 2–3 small hurdles (using pool noodles or low objects) spaced
out for jumping over.