B5 Physical Education · Term 3 Week 1: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.3.5.3.5 - Identify the capabilities of the various body types.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name the three main body types (ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph) and describe at least two physical characteristics of each.
Match each body type to its typical capabilities in physical activities, such as endurance running, strength lifting, or sprinting.
Explain in simple terms why a person’s body type can influence the kind of physical activities they may find easier or harder.
Observe and classify their own body type respectfully without teasing or judging others, using the key characteristics learned.
Suggest at least one suitable physical activity for each body type based on its strengths.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.5)
Content standard: B5.3.5.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B5.3.5.3.5 - Identify the capabilities of the various body types.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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. 64
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

There are three main body types: Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph. Ectomorph: Learn and long with difficulty to build muscles Endomorph : Big, high body fats, round in shape and high tendency to store body fats Mesomorph: Muscular and well built, high metabolism and responsive muscle cell.