B6 Physical Education · Term 2 Week 10: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.3.2.3.2 - Perform 15 continuous sit-ups

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct starting position for a sit-up, with knees bent, feet flat on the mat, and arms by the sides.
Perform 15 continuous sit-ups using proper form, keeping the movement smooth and controlled throughout.
Count and record the number of sit-ups they complete in one set at their own pace.
Identify the abdominal muscles as the main muscles worked during sit-ups and explain why muscular endurance matters for daily activities.
Assess their own performance and set a personal goal to improve their sit-up count over the next two weeks.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.2)
Content standard: B6.3.2.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B6.3.2.3.2 - Perform 15 continuous sit-ups
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 10 (Week 22 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. 77
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners sit on a mat with in a v shaped legs position. Keep their arms by their side. Perform continuous sit-ups the body continuously for 15 times. Learners test their abdominal muscular strength by counting and logging the number they are able to perform in a set at their own pace.