Lesson Plan Presentation: Readiness Test in Physical and Health Education
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 1
Age: 6–7 years
Topic: Readiness Test in Physical and Health Education
Sub-topic: Introduction to Physical and Health Education Readiness
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define what readiness means in Physical and Health Education.
- Identify basic physical exercises related to readiness testing.
- Demonstrate proper readiness test exercises.
- List key benefits of physical readiness.
- Understand how readiness testing helps with health.
Keywords:
- Readiness
- Physical exercises
- Health
- Test
- Preparation
Set Induction:
The teacher will ask the students:
“Have you ever been asked to prepare for something special, like a game or exercise? What do you do to get ready?”
The teacher will use this question to introduce the concept of being ‘ready’ for physical activities.
Entry Behavior:
Students should already know basic physical movements such as walking, running, and jumping. This knowledge is important for understanding readiness in physical education.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with images of different physical activities
- A small space for movement exercises
- A whistle for attention
- Stopwatch to measure time during exercises
- Music player (optional for rhythm activities)
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students have already been introduced to basic body movements. This lesson builds on that foundation, introducing the idea of being ready to perform physical tasks, which is important for their health and fitness.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Physical development: Improving basic movement skills.
- Critical thinking: Understanding the importance of readiness.
- Communication: Expressing how readiness affects performance.
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards with exercise pictures
- Stopwatch
- Whistle
- Space for exercises
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work (Primary 1)
- Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools by Lagos State Education Board
Instructional Materials:
- Visual aids (flashcards)
- Stopwatch
- Whistle
Content:
- Definition of Readiness:
- Readiness refers to the state of being prepared to do something, especially physical tasks like running, jumping, or exercising.
- Meaning of Readiness Test in Physical Education:
- A readiness test is a way to check if your body is prepared for physical activities.
- The test helps students get ready for sports, games, and exercises.
- Importance of Readiness Testing:
- It helps students know if they are fit and prepared for physical activities.
- It also helps to avoid injury during exercises.
- Examples of Readiness Tests:
- Running for a short time to check stamina.
- Jumping up and down to test strength.
- Stretching to check flexibility.
- Walking briskly to check endurance.
- Balancing on one foot to test coordination.
Evaluation Questions:
- A readiness test helps to check if you are _____.
a) Tired
b) Prepared
c) Unfit
d) Weak
- What is the first thing you do in a readiness test?
a) Jump
b) Stretch
c) Warm up
d) Walk
- Stretching is important to check your _____.
a) Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Stamina
d) Endurance
- The readiness test is important because it helps prevent _____.
a) Hunger
b) Injury
c) Boredom
d) Laziness
- To test your stamina, you should _____.
a) Jump high
b) Run for a short time
c) Balance on one foot
d) Sit down
- Readiness tests help you get ready for _____.
a) Eating
b) Sleeping
c) Playing sports
d) Talking
- To test your coordination, you can try _____.
a) Running fast
b) Walking slowly
c) Balancing on one foot
d) Jumping
- A good test of endurance is _____.
a) Stretching
b) Running
c) Sitting
d) Sleeping
- A readiness test helps you know if you are _____.
a) Hungry
b) Bored
c) Fit
d) Tired
- Balancing on one foot helps test your _____.
a) Strength
b) Flexibility
c) Coordination
d) Speed
- Flexibility is tested by _____.
a) Running
b) Stretching
c) Jumping
d) Balancing
- Running in a readiness test checks your _____.
a) Endurance
b) Strength
c) Speed
d) Flexibility
- Which of the following is a readiness test?
a) Jumping
b) Sleeping
c) Eating
d) Talking
- To prepare for sports, we need to do a _____.
a) Readiness test
b) Study
c) Dance
d) Rest
- What should you do before starting a readiness test?
a) Eat
b) Warm up
c) Drink soda
d) Sit down
Class Activity Discussion:
- What is readiness?
Answer: Readiness is being prepared to do something like a test or exercise.
- Why is it important to be ready for physical activities?
Answer: Being ready helps us perform better and avoid injuries.
- How do we test readiness?
Answer: We do activities like running, jumping, and stretching.
- What exercises help us get ready for sports?
Answer: Running, jumping, stretching, and balancing.
- How does a readiness test make us better at sports?
Answer: It helps us know if our body is fit and ready for activities.
- How can you improve your readiness?
Answer: By practicing exercises regularly.
- Why do we need to warm up before a readiness test?
Answer: Warming up helps our muscles prepare and prevents injury.
- What is stamina, and why is it important for readiness?
Answer: Stamina is the ability to keep going without getting tired quickly.
- What do you do if you’re not ready for a test?
Answer: You can practice more exercises to improve readiness.
- What is coordination?
Answer: Coordination is the ability to control your body movements well.
- Can you improve flexibility?
Answer: Yes, by stretching regularly.
- How does running help with readiness?
Answer: Running helps improve stamina and strength.
- What is the benefit of jumping in a readiness test?
Answer: Jumping helps test your strength and stamina.
- How can you test your endurance?
Answer: By running or walking for a long time.
- What exercise do you think is the hardest in a readiness test?
Answer: Balancing or running, depending on the student.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Begin with the set induction and ask questions to engage students.
- Define readiness and explain its importance in physical education.
- Demonstrate some readiness exercises (running, jumping, stretching, balancing).
- Guide students to perform the exercises.
- Ask questions to reinforce understanding.
- Provide feedback on their performance.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Participate in the readiness test exercises.
- Answer questions and share thoughts about the exercises.
- Discuss the importance of readiness with the teacher.
Assessment:
- What does readiness mean in Physical Education?
- Name two exercises for testing readiness.
- How does a readiness test help prevent injury?
- What is the benefit of flexibility in readiness?
- What exercise helps test your endurance?
- How can you improve your strength?
- What should you do before starting a readiness test?
- Why is coordination important in readiness?
- What is stamina, and how is it tested?
- Can you name a physical activity that helps improve stamina?
Conclusion:
The teacher will walk around to mark the students’ responses and provide feedback on their understanding of the lesson. The lesson will be concluded with a reminder of the importance of being ready for physical activities.