Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays (Grade 4)

This curriculum focuses on developing fundamental movement skills, promoting physical fitness, and introducing learners to various sports and mass displays. The primary resource for this curriculum is the textbook "Ventures Primary Physical Education, Sport and Mass Displays - Grade 4 Learner's Book" by P. Shadrick and S. Kugara, published by College Press Publishers.

The curriculum covers various topics including:

• Fundamental Movement Skills: These skills form the basis for more complex movements used in games and sports. Examples include running, jumping, throwing, catching, and balancing.
• Games: Learners are introduced to different types of games, promoting teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship.
• Sports: Basic skills and rules of various sports are introduced, encouraging participation and physical activity.
• Mass Displays: These artistic performances combine sound, artifacts, movement, and posture to create a visual spectacle. They promote teamwork, discipline, and an appreciation for aesthetics.
• Water Safety: The curriculum includes aquatic skills and water safety, teaching learners how to be safe in and around water.
• Health and Fitness: Learners develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity for health and well-being. Topics such as warm-up, cool-down, nutrition, and fitness are covered.

The "Ventures Primary Physical Education" series is a comprehensive resource for Physical Education in primary school, covering grades 1-7. It aims to provide a structured approach to teaching Physical Education, aligning with the Zimbabwean curriculum framework.