Aerobic Capacity… · B2 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.3.4.3.4 - Perform lower back stretch.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct starting position for the lower back stretch by lying face down with feet together and arms stretched sideways.
Perform the lower back stretch by lifting the head and chest up without using the arms as support.
Hold the lifted position for a sustained period before lowering back to the floor.
Explain in their own words why the lower back stretch is important for a healthy body.
Show commitment and enthusiasm by practising the stretch regularly and recording their progress.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.4)
Content standard: B2.3.4.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B2.3.4.3.4 - Perform lower back stretch.
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. 25
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners lie face down with feet together and arm stretched sideways. Learners lift their head and chest up without using the arms as support up to their limit. They should maintain the position as long as they can before they lie back flat on the floor. Encourage them to work for further distance from the ground.