SHS3 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1 Week 15: Physical Activity for Healthy Living

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.2 - Discuss health-related components of fitness

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name all five health-related components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition) and give a clear definition of each.
Explain, with at least one Ghanaian example for each, how each health-related component contributes to everyday life and overall health.
Identify which health-related component of fitness is most needed for a given physical activity or occupation when presented with at least five different scenarios.
Work collaboratively in groups to discuss and present information on assigned components, taking on roles such as leader, secretary, or presenter.
Assess a simple fitness profile (their own or a provided case study) and state which components need improvement and why.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Physical Activity for Healthy Living (2.1)
Content standard: 3.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical fitness and how to develop the health-related components 3.2.1.LO.1 Discuss physical fitness and develop activities for health-related fitness components.
Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.2 - Discuss health-related components of fitness
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 15 (Week 15 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 103

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss components of health-related physical fitness in groups. The group lead or secretary later presents their points to the class.
Assessment (3.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc
- Portfolio
- Task sheet/assessment reports