Lab 4

1. Explain how a unit based on lessons of this nature would serve as a foundation for acquiring specialized throwing and catching skills.
This lesson worked on the very basics to catching and throwing. Bean bags are a great choice for kids that are very young. They have a solid amount of weight to have a feel but also are soft enough to not hurt anyone. It always helps determine if the kids have "soft" hands. This is one of the first lessons in teaching catching and throwing.
2. Identify a theme that could be applied to health hopping appropriate for young children.
I like the Lion King theme that we had in class. At an early age Space Jam was one of my favorites. It has several popular songs that are easy to tap your feet to. There are a ton of characters that the kids could relate to. You could then design certain qualities to each of activities based on the characters.
3. Design a checklist of critical elements to look for when observing a child performing a locomotor movement.
Throwing- Ball/object on pad of fingers ___
                 Step in opposition ____
                Athletic stance ____
                Elbow up ____
                Point with opposite hand ___
4. Two other catching activities with bean bags.
Underhand tossing to partner. Working on soft hands. As kids get good you can tell each of them to take a step back. Work on eye hand coordination and "giving" as you receive the catch.

You and your partner both have a bean bag and have to throw them  simultaneously. Soft lofting  throw. Gets harder as you get further apart. Make sure there is a count down before the throw itself. Works on eye hand coordination and transition between basic motor movements.