Aerobic Capacity… · B2 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.3.3.3.3 - Perform two set of four continuous abdominal curls.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Lie on their backs with feet flat, knees bent, and arms by their sides with palms down, as demonstrated by the teacher.
Perform four continuous abdominal curls at their own pace, lifting the head and shoulders to about a 45-degree angle.
Complete a second set of four continuous abdominal curls after at least 6 minutes of rest.
Record their base performance for each set and compare the two numbers.
Explain in simple terms why doing abdominal curls regularly helps their tummy muscles become stronger.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.3)
Content standard: B2.3.3.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B2.3.3.3.3 - Perform two set of four continuous abdominal curls.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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)

After warm-ups learners lie on the back with fit flat, knees bent and arms on the floor by side with palms down.
Lift the head and shoulders forward to about 45 degrees angle with hand support and back to the floor on two counts rhythm. Learners perform the above activities and record their base performance. Learners repeat another set of the number they perform after 6 minutes' rest to test their abdominal muscular endurance and keep their record. Learners perform curl-up activities for maintenance and improvement of abdominal muscular endurance. This should be done monthly to test learners' abdominal muscles strength. This should be done at their regularly at their own pace.