Characteristics of a Physically Fit Person and Importance of Physical Fitness Physical and Health Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Physical and Health Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Topic: Characteristics of a Physically Fit Person and Importance of Physical Fitness
Sub-topic: Characteristics, Importance
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Identify and describe the characteristics of a physically fit person.
• Explain the importance of physical fitness for overall health and daily life.

Keywords: Physical Fitness, Characteristics, Importance, Health

Set Induction:

• Start with a short quiz about physical fitness benefits and characteristics.

Entry Behaviour:

• Students should be familiar with basic concepts of physical fitness from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Textbooks on Physical Education
• Charts on characteristics of physically fit individuals
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Discuss students’ previous experiences with physical fitness and what they know about being fit.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation skills
• Critical thinking
• Health awareness

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Visual aids depicting fit individuals

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Physical Education textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Charts and posters on physical fitness characteristics
• Video clips showing examples of physically fit people

Content:

1. Characteristics of a Physically Fit Person:
   • Good Cardiovascular Health: Able to engage in physical activities without excessive fatigue.
   • Strong Muscles: Capable of lifting and carrying objects with ease.
   • Flexible Joints: Able to perform a wide range of movements comfortably.
   • Healthy Body Composition: Balanced ratio of muscle to fat.
   • High Endurance: Able to sustain physical activity for long periods without getting tired.
2. Importance of Physical Fitness:
   • Improves Overall Health: Reduces risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
   • Enhances Mental Well-being: Boosts mood and reduces stress.
   • Increases Energy Levels: Helps in performing daily tasks with greater ease.
   • Aids in Weight Management: Helps in maintaining a healthy weight.
   • Improves Quality of Life: Enhances physical abilities and overall well-being.

Evaluation:

1. A physically fit person has __________.
   a) Good cardiovascular health
   b) Poor endurance
   c) Low muscle strength
   d) Limited flexibility
2. One characteristic of physical fitness is __________.
   a) High energy levels
   b) Lack of endurance
   c) Excessive body fat
   d) Poor joint mobility
3. The importance of physical fitness includes __________.
   a) Decreased energy levels
   b) Increased risk of diseases
   c) Improved overall health
   d) Lower mood
4. Flexibility in a physically fit person refers to __________.
   a) Ability to sustain activity
   b) Healthy body composition
   c) Range of joint movement
   d) Strength of muscles
5. Which of the following is a benefit of physical fitness?
   a) Decreased mental well-being
   b) Increased risk of obesity
   c) Improved quality of life
   d) Higher stress levels
6. High endurance helps a person __________.
   a) Lift heavier weights
   b) Perform physical activities for long periods
   c) Improve flexibility
   d) Reduce body fat
7. A balanced ratio of muscle to fat is known as __________.
   a) Cardiovascular health
   b) Body composition
   c) Muscular strength
   d) Endurance
8. Physical fitness improves __________.
   a) Quality of life
   b) Risk of chronic diseases
   c) Joint pain
   d) Energy depletion
9. The characteristic of good cardiovascular health includes __________.
   a) Fatigue after exercise
   b) Ability to run or cycle without getting overly tired
   c) Limited range of motion
   d) Increased stress
10. Physical fitness can help with __________.
    a) Weight gain
    b) Chronic diseases
    c) Mental well-being
    d) Poor quality of life
11. Which characteristic is related to strong muscles?
    a) Ability to sustain activity
    b) Good cardiovascular health
    c) Ease of lifting and carrying objects
    d) Healthy body composition
12. Why is mental well-being improved by physical fitness?
    a) It reduces stress
    b) It increases stress
    c) It decreases energy
    d) It worsens mood
13. Which of the following is a result of good physical fitness?
    a) Increased risk of diseases
    b) Decreased energy levels
    c) Improved quality of life
    d) Poor physical abilities
14. What does high endurance allow a person to do?
    a) Increase muscle strength
    b) Perform physical tasks for long periods
    c) Improve flexibility
    d) Reduce body fat
15. Maintaining a healthy weight is aided by __________.
    a) Physical inactivity
    b) Poor body composition
    c) Physical fitness
    d) Low endurance

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What are some characteristics of a physically fit person?
   • Good cardiovascular health, strong muscles, flexible joints, healthy body composition, and high endurance.
2. How does physical fitness impact overall health?
   • It reduces the risk of chronic diseases, enhances mental well-being, increases energy levels, aids in weight management, and improves quality of life.
3. Why is flexibility important in physical fitness?
   • Flexibility allows for a greater range of joint movement and reduces the risk of injury.
4. What are the benefits of having high endurance?
   • It allows for sustained physical activity and reduces fatigue.
5. How does physical fitness improve mental well-being?
   • It boosts mood, reduces stress, and enhances overall mental health.
6. Explain how physical fitness aids in weight management.
   • Regular exercise helps burn calories and maintain a healthy body composition.
7. Why is cardiovascular health a key characteristic of physical fitness?
   • It ensures the heart and lungs function efficiently, improving stamina and reducing fatigue.
8. How does physical fitness affect energy levels?
   • It increases energy levels, making daily tasks easier to perform.
9. What role does body composition play in physical fitness?
   • A balanced body composition indicates a healthy ratio of muscle to fat, contributing to overall health.
10. How can students assess their own physical fitness?
    • Through self-evaluation of endurance, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review the previous lesson on physical fitness components.
• Step 2: Introduce the new topic by explaining the characteristics and importance of physical fitness.
• Step 3: Encourage students to discuss their own fitness experiences and offer corrections as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present the characteristics and importance of physical fitness.
• Use visual aids and examples to illustrate key concepts.
• Facilitate discussions and answer questions.
• Characteristics of physical fit personA person is said to be physically fit if he or she is healthy and is able to do work and exercise adequately. Someone who is sick, malnourish, disable or overweight cannot be said to be physically fit. Though good health is important to physical fitness, exercises are needed regularly to keep fit

  The following are the characteristics of a physically fit person

  1. Perform his/her daily activities easily without much effort
  2. Adopt better to stress and does not get tired easily
  3. Has a good posture and firm physique
  4. React quickly to emergency situation;
  5. Enjoys playing games, sports and other recreational activities
  6. Has  a  good appetite for food
  7. Has a healthy attitude to life
  8. Recovers quickly from illness
  9. Has a high resistance to diseases and infections
  10. Can think independently and constructively
  11. Has good judgment, very resourceful, happy and confident.
  12. Sleep better and has good mood

  A physically fit person must be physically, socially, mentally and emotionally fit and free from             diseases and infirmity

   

           Importance of physical fitness to human life

  1. It helps in proper growth of the body
  2. It aids digestion and improves appetite and stamina
  3. It helps in proper functioning of the organs and systems of the body
  4. It promotes sense of well—being
  5. It prevents both major and minor illnesses
  6. It reduces high blood pressure
  7. It reduces the risk hypo kinetic diseases (diseases associated with inactivity)
  8. It adds to aesthetic value of the body. The individual looks good, feel good and happy
  9. Physical fitness prevents certain disease condition such as obesity

   

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions and share personal fitness experiences.
• Complete evaluation questions and engage in class activities.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students’ understanding through their responses to evaluation questions and participation in discussions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. List the characteristics of a physically fit person.
2. Explain why cardiovascular health is important for physical fitness.
3. Describe how physical fitness can improve mental well-being.
4. What is the benefit of having high endurance?
5. How does physical fitness aid in weight management?
6. What does flexibility in physical fitness refer to?
7. Why is body composition important in physical fitness?
8. How can students measure their own physical fitness?
9. What are the benefits of improved physical fitness?
10. How does physical fitness affect daily life?
11. Define physical fitness
12. List two major components of physical fitness
13. Mention two ways in which physical fitness is important
14. What do you understand by body conditioning programmes?

Conclusion:

• Summarize the characteristics and importance of physical fitness.
• Assess students’ understanding through their responses and provide feedback.
• Mark students’ answers and offer additional support if needed.

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