Aerobic Capacity… · B4 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Indicator: B4.3.5.3.5 - Identify body types such as endomorph (big body), mesomorph (medium body) and ectomorph (slim body)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the three body types: endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph.
Describe at least one physical characteristic of each body type.
Sort pictures of classmates or sportspeople into the correct body type category.
Draw a simple labelled sketch of each of the three body types.
Recognise and state that people of all body types can be healthy and physically active.

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Strand: Physical Fitness (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Aerobic Capacity, Strength, Endurance and Flexibility (3.5)
Content standard: B4.3.5.3 - Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B4.3.5.3.5 - Identify body types such as endomorph (big body), mesomorph (medium body) and ectomorph (slim Body)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 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. 51
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Learners identify the three body types as endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph