B6 Physical Education · Term 3 Week 8: Fitness Programme, Healthy Diet, Safety and Injuries, Substances/drugs and Body Composition

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.6.4.7 - Discuss with learners the capabilities of the various body types (mesomorph and ectomorph).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the physical characteristics of mesomorph and ectomorph body types using their own words.
Identify at least two sporting activities or physical tasks that suit mesomorphs and at least two that suit ectomorphs.
Compare the capabilities of mesomorphs and ectomorphs in a class discussion, giving reasons for their views.
Draw a simple figure of either a mesomorph or an ectomorph and label its key features.
Recognise that body type does not limit a person’s potential and that training, diet and effort also matter.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Fitness Programme, Healthy Diet, Safety and Injuries, Substances/drugs and Body Composition (4.6)
Content standard: B6.4.6.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B6.4.6.4.7 - Discuss with learners the capabilities of the various body types (mesomorph and ectomorph).
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 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. 80
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners discuss the body types: Mesomorph- medium body type and ectomorph-slim body type. Learners identify capabilities of various body types such as mesomorph-long distance runners', endomorphs- good swimmers, throwers, etc.