B1 Physical Education · Term 3 Week 2: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.3.2.3.2 - Perform four continuous push-ups (biceps and triceps).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct starting position for a push-up, with hands placed under the shoulders and body held straight.
Perform four continuous push-ups, lowering the chest toward the ground and pushing back up using arm strength.
Identify the biceps and triceps as the main arm muscles used during a push-up.
Count and record the number of push-ups they can perform to establish their personal baseline.
Explain why practicing push-ups at home will help them improve their arm strength over time.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.2)
Content standard: B1.3.2.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B1.3.2.3.2 - Perform four continuous push-ups (biceps and triceps).
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

After warm-ups, lie on the ground face down with hands supporting chest. Extend the arms to move the upper body weight up and flex the arms to move the body back to lying position. Guide learners to practice to establish their base line. Encourage them to practice at home for improvement.