ක්‍රියාකාරීව ප්‍රීතිමත් වෙමු (Let's Be Actively Happy) - Grades 3-5 Physical Education Guide

Comprehensive review flashcards covering the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education's physical education guide 'ක්‍රියාකාරීව ප්‍රීතිමත් වෙමු' for Grades 3-5, including lesson structures, weekly physical activity skills, equipment specifications, athletic competitions, and term assessment criteria.

What is the primary target group and stage level of the "ක්‍රියාකාරීව ප්‍රීතිමත් වෙමු" physical fitness curriculum guide?

Grades $3$, $4$, and $5$, covering the second and third primary key stages (දෙවන හා තෙවන ප්‍රධාන අවධි).

What daily school time allocation was designated for physical fitness activities in Key Stages 2 and 3 starting from the year 2007?

$25\,\text{minutes}$ per day.

What are the four sequential steps comprising the daily 25-minute physical fitness lesson?

Step 1: Entering/Gathering (පිවිසෙමු), Step 2: Warm-up (උණුසුම් වෙමු), Step 3: Active and Happy Movement (ක්‍රියාකාරීව ප්‍රීතිමත් වෙමු), and Step 4: Cooling down/Relaxation (නිවී පහන් වෙමු).

What is the allocated time breakdown for each component of the 25-minute physical fitness lesson?

Entering: $1.00\,\text{minute}$; Warm-up: $3.30\,\text{minutes}$; Walking/Running: $2.00\,\text{minutes}$; Jumping/Spinning: $3.00\,\text{minutes}$; Animal Imitation: $2.00\,\text{minutes}$; Equipment-based activities: $3.30\,\text{minutes}$; Fun Game: $4.00\,\text{minutes}$; and Cool-down: $1.00\,\text{minute}$ (Total: $25.00\,\text{minutes}$).

How many warm-up exercises and cool-down exercises are prescribed in the 25-minute lesson structure?

$7$ warm-up exercises and $2$ cool-down exercises.

What is the timing protocol for Warm-Up Exercise 6 (running in place while bending knees backward)?

Run in place for $25\,\text{seconds}$, pause for $5\,\text{seconds}$, and resume running for $30\,\text{seconds}$.

What target range of motion does daily practice of Warm-Up Exercise 8 (straddling legs sideways on the ground) aim to achieve?

Spreading the legs up to an angle of $180^\circ$.

What are the standard dimensions and vertical adjustment range of the balancing beam (සමබර දණ්ඩ)?

Length: $500\,\text{cm}$, width: $10\,\text{cm}$, and height: $15\,\text{cm}$; adjustable in height from $30\,\text{cm}$ to $120\,\text{cm}$.

How can an alternative balancing beam be constructed using a wooden plank and supporting blocks?

By mounting a wooden plank of length $400\,\text{cm}$, width $20\,\text{cm}$, and thickness $5\,\text{cm}$ onto three $30\,\text{cm}$ high wooden blocks fixed firmly at the $60\,\text{cm}$, $250\,\text{cm}$, and $440\,\text{cm}$ marks.

What are the standard dimensions specified for the springboard / take-off board (ඉපිල්ලීමේ පෝරුව)?

Length: $120\,\text{cm}$, width: $60\,\text{cm}$, and height: $15\,\text{cm}$.

What are the dimensions and safety cushioning specifications for the vaulting box / vaulting horse (පිණුම් අශ්වයා)?

Length: $120\,\text{cm}$, width: $60\,\text{cm}$, and height: $90\,\text{cm}$, constructed from a $5\,\text{cm} \times 5\,\text{cm}$ wooden frame covered with boards, topped with a $5\,\text{cm}$ thick foam rubber layer upholstered in canvas or rexine.

What are the required cloth dimensions and acceptable seed fillings for making a bean bag (ඇට සහිත මල්ල)?

Two pieces of cloth measuring $20\,\text{cm} \times 15\,\text{cm}$ stitched together and filled with seeds such as cowpeas, mung beans, chickpeas, Olinda seeds, tamarind seeds, or Eramudu seeds.

What circumference range is specified for the large ball (ලොකු බෝලය) used in the activities?

A circumference between $80\,\text{cm}$ and $85\,\text{cm}$ (such as a basketball or netball).

What are the diameter and construction material specifications for the activity hoop (වලල්ල)?

Made from conduit pipe formed into a circle with a diameter between $50\,\text{cm}$ and $60\,\text{cm}$.

What are the structural dimensions of the triangular hurdles (බාධක)?

Length: $90\,\text{cm}$, height: $30\,\text{cm}$, and base width: $30\,\text{cm}$, built using a $2\frac{1}{2}\,\text{cm} \times 2\frac{1}{2}\,\text{cm}$ timber frame covered with cardboard.

What are the dimensions and rung spacing for the horizontal ladder (හරස් ඉනිමග)?

Length: $300\,\text{cm}$, width: $80\,\text{cm}$, and height: $150\,\text{cm}$, made of galvanized pipes with wooden rungs fitted horizontally every $45\,\text{cm}$ along the top frame.

What target age group is recommended for the primary school sports competition events outlined in the guide?

Children aged $8$ to $10\,\text{years}$.

How is the maximum point allocation for an event determined in inter-team sports competitions?

The maximum score awarded equals the total number of participating teams (e.g., with $9$ teams, 1st place receives $9\,\text{points}$, 2nd place receives $8\,\text{points}$, and so on).

In the Sprinting and Hurdle Shuttle Relay (වේගයෙන් හා බාධක මතින් දිවීම), what is the height of the hurdles?

Approximately $50\,\text{cm}$.

What is the course length and what skills are combined in the Mixed Run (මිශ්‍ර ධාවනය)?

A course length of approximately $80\,\text{m}$, combining forward rolls on mats, sprint running, slalom navigation around flags, and jumping over hurdles.

What are the track length and duration specifications for the Endurance Run (දැරීමේ හැකියා ධාවනය)?

A running track of approximately $250\,\text{m}$ for a pre-set duration between $4$ and $8\,\text{minutes}$, with a warning signal given $1\,\text{minute}$ before completion.

In the Pole Long Jump (ඊට දුර පැනීම), what are the pole length, approach run distance, and points awarded for target rings 1 to 5?

Pole length: $2.50\,\text{m}$; approach run: $5\,\text{m}$; landing rings 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 award $2$, $3$, $4$, $5$, and $6\,\text{points}$ respectively.

What is the time limit and scoring rule for the Skipping Jump event (ස්කිපින් පැනීම)?

Skipping continuously for $15\,\text{seconds}$, where each complete pass of the rope under the body scores $1\,\text{point}$, with each child receiving $2$ attempts and the better score being recorded.

What are the square dimensions and the hopping sequence in the Cross Hop event (කතිර පැනීම්)?

Composed of $5$ squares of $50\,\text{cm} \times 50\,\text{cm}$ each; the competitor executes an 8-hop cycle (center to front, center, right, center, left, center, back, center) within $15\,\text{seconds}$, earning $1\,\text{point}$ per hop up to a maximum of $8\,\text{points}$ per cycle.

In the Target Throw event (ඉලක්කයට විසි කිරීම), what is the barrier height, and what are the point values for throwing from the $5\,\text{m}$, $6\,\text{m}$, $7\,\text{m}$, and $8\,\text{m}$ lines?

Barrier height: $2.5\,\text{m}$; successful throws landing in the target area from $5\,\text{m}$, $6\,\text{m}$, $7\,\text{m}$, and $8\,\text{m}$ score $2$, $3$, $4$, and $5\,\text{points}$ respectively ($1\,\text{point}$ if it clears the barrier but misses the target).

What are the criteria for Activity 01 (jumping and landing on the spot) in the January to June primary physical fitness assessment?

Walking a few steps, springing upwards at least $20\,\text{cm}$ with an erect trunk, extending knees and pointing toes downwards in the air, and landing with bent knees to control impact.

What are the criteria for Activity 03 (seated leg separation) in the January to June assessment?

Sitting with the back erect, knees straight, and toes pointed forward while spreading legs apart to an angle of approximately $165^\circ$.

What angle of leg separation must be demonstrated in mid-air during Activity 01 of the July to December assessment?

A maximum mid-air leg straddle of $160^\circ$ before landing with feet together.

What are the criteria and target angle for Activity 02 (seated leg separation) in the July to December assessment?

Sitting with an erect back and arms extended sideways, knees straight, and toes pointed forward, spreading the legs apart to an angle of approximately $170^\circ$.

What is the posture and holding duration required for Activity 03 ("V" Sit / V සිටුම) in the July to December assessment?

Sitting with the upper body erect and hands placed on the floor behind, raising straight legs with toes pointed forward, and holding the position for $5\,\text{seconds}$.

What official telephone contact is provided by the Ministry of Education Physical Education & Sports Branch for inquiries regarding the companion instructional VCD?

$0112-785804$.