PHYSICAL FITNESS
Subject:
Physical and Health Education
Term:
First Term
Week:
Week 5
Class:
Primary 6 / BASIC 8
Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of
Maintenance of sport facilities and equipment
that was taught in their previous lesson
Topic:
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- discuss the concept of physical fitness
- list the component of physical fitness
- differenciate between health and performance related physical component
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Table Tennis board
- Goalpost
- Jersey
- Handout outlining the components of physical fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition)
- Examples of different types of physical activities (e.g. running, swimming, cycling, strength training, yoga)
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content
Discuss the concept of physical fitness
Physical fitness is a state of being in good physical health and condition, which is achieved through regular exercise and good nutrition.
It emphasizes the importance of being able to perform everyday tasks with ease, as well as being able to manage stress and disease. Being physically fit also means having the endurance to sustain physical activity over a long period of time, and being able to recover quickly from fatigue or stress.
Physical fitness is not just about being able to perform specific physical tasks, such as running a marathon or lifting heavy weights. It’s about having the overall physical and mental capacity to live an active and healthy life. This includes being able to engage in activities that are important to you, whether that’s playing sports, hiking, gardening, or simply being able to keep up with your kids or grandkids. It’s also about being able to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
It involves having a strong and healthy body that is able to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities. Physical fitness is important for many reasons, including maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and improving mental health and overall well-being.
There are several components of physical fitness, including:
- Cardiorespiratory endurance: the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the muscles during prolonged periods of physical activity
- Muscular strength: the ability of the muscles to exert force during physical activity
- Muscular endurance: the ability of the muscles to perform repeated contractions or to maintain a fixed position for an extended period of time
- Flexibility: the range of motion of a joint or series of joints
- Body composition: the ratio of fat to lean mass in the body
To achieve and maintain physical fitness, it is important to engage in regular physical activity and to follow a healthy diet. This can include activities such as running, swimming, cycling, strength training, and yoga, as well as eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. It is also important to get enough sleep and to manage stress effectively.
Evaluation
- Physical fitness is the state of being in good physical health and condition, which is achieved through _____ and good nutrition.
- There are several components of physical fitness, including _____, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
- To achieve and maintain physical fitness, it is important to engage in regular physical activity such as _____, swimming, cycling, strength training, and yoga.
- Being physically fit means having the overall physical and mental capacity to live an active and healthy life, including being able to _____ tasks with ease and manage stress and disease.
- Physical fitness is not just about being able to perform specific physical tasks, but also about being able to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as _____ disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
Suggested Answers
- regular exercise
- cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
- running, swimming, cycling, strength training, yoga
- perform daily tasks with ease and manage stress and disease
- heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers
Entry Behaviour
Warm-Up:
- Have students brainstorm a list of activities that they consider to be physically demanding.
- As a class, discuss why these activities might be considered physically demanding (e.g. require a lot of energy, use multiple muscle groups, require endurance).
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Introduction:
- Define physical fitness as a state of being in good physical health and condition, which is achieved through regular exercise and good nutrition.
- Discuss the importance of physical fitness, including maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and improving mental health and overall well-being.
Step 2.
He presents the new topic
Direct Instruction:
- Hand out the handout outlining the components of physical fitness.
- Go over each component and provide examples of activities that can help improve them (e.g. running can improve cardiorespiratory endurance, lifting weights can improve muscular strength).
- Emphasize that physical fitness involves more than just being able to perform specific physical tasks (such as running a marathon or lifting heavy weights). It’s about having the overall physical and mental capacity to live an active and healthy life.
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Guided Practice:
- Divide students into pairs and have them come up with a list of physical activities that they could do together to improve their physical fitness.
- Have each pair share their list with the class and discuss the different components of physical fitness that each activity would help improve.
Independent Practice:
- Have students create a personal physical fitness plan for the week. They should choose a variety of activities from the list provided (or come up with their own) and aim to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Encourage them to think about the different components of physical fitness and try to include activities that will help improve each one.
Evaluation
- Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness? a. Cardiorespiratory endurance b. Muscular strength c. Flexibility d. Intelligence e. Body composition
- Which of the following activities would NOT be considered part of a physical fitness routine? a. Running b. Swimming c. Yoga d. Strength training e. Watching television
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being physically fit? a. Improved mental health and well-being b. Increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes c. Ability to perform daily tasks with ease d. Improved athletic performance e. Enhanced recovery from fatigue or stress
- Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve and maintain physical fitness? a. Engaging in regular physical activity b. Following an unhealthy diet c. Getting enough sleep d. Managing stress effectively e. Doing no physical activity at all
- Which of the following is NOT a type of physical activity that can be part of a physical fitness routine? a. Aerobic exercise b. Anaerobic exercise c. Flexibility training d. Strength training e. Procrastination
- Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle strength? a. Static strength b. Dynamic strength c. Explosive strength d. Endurance strength e. Imaginary strength
- Which of the following is NOT a way to measure physical fitness? a. Body mass index (BMI) b. VO2 max c. Grip strength d. Flexibility tests e. Intelligence tests
- Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for poor physical fitness? a. Poor nutrition b. Lack of physical activity c. Chronic stress d. Too much sleep e. Aging
- Which of the following is NOT a way to improve cardiorespiratory endurance? a. Swimming b. Running c. Biking d. Sitting on the couch e. Playing team sports
- Which of the following is NOT a way to improve flexibility? a. Stretching b. Strength training c. Aerobic exercise d. Staying in bed all day e. Yoga
- d. Intelligence
- e. Watching television
- b. Increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes
- b. Following an unhealthy diet
- e. Procrastination
- e. Imaginary strength
- e. Intelligence tests
- d. Too much sleep
- d. Sitting on the couch
- d. Staying in bed all day
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
Closure:
- Review the importance of physical fitness and the different components that make up physical fitness.
- Encourage students to make physical activity a regular part of their routine and to think about how they can incorporate a variety of activities into their personal physical fitness plan.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
Assessment:
- Have students turn in their personal physical fitness plan at the end of the week. Review their plans and provide feedback on the variety of activities they have chosen and how well they meet the different components of physical fitness.
- Throughout the week, observe students as they participate in their chosen physical activities and provide feedback on their form and effort.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
