Aerobic Capacity… · B4 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.3.2.3.2 - Perform continuous ‘v’ push-up

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct starting position for a continuous ‘v’ push-up, with legs straight, body in a ‘v’ shape, and palms flat on the floor.
Perform three sets of eight continuous ‘v’ push-ups at their own pace without breaking form.
Explain how the ‘v’ push-up builds muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular endurance.
Self-assess their posture and alignment during the exercise and make corrections when needed.
Persevere through fatigue to complete all three sets of eight repetitions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.2)
Content standard: B4.3.2.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B4.3.2.3.2 - Perform continuous 'v' push-up
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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. 50
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learner demonstrates the correct position by sitting on the floor, straightening the legs and open to 'v' shape and keep palms flat on the floor. Learners lift the body upat their own pace.