Fitness Programme… · B2 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.4.1.4.1 - Explain why people participate in physical activities three to four times each week, for at least 30 minutes.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three reasons why people take part in physical activities three to four times each week for at least 30 minutes.
Explain in their own words how regular physical activity improves fitness, endurance and cardiovascular endurance.
Describe what 30 minutes of physical activity looks like in daily life, using examples from their own community.
Record and report on their own weekly physical activity participation using a simple fitness record sheet.
Discuss with a partner the benefits of staying active and encourage others to improve their physical fitness.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Fitness Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Fitness Programme, Healthy Diet, Safety and Injuries, Substances/drugs and Body Composition (4.1)
Content standard: B2.4.1.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
Indicator: B2.4.1.4.1 - Explain why people participate in physical activities three to four times each week, for at least 30 minutes.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 3 (Week 27 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. 26
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners' their fitness records on Monday of every week to find out the number of time parents have signed that their ward participated in 30 minutes' physical activities. Cross check and give them encouragement to improve upon their physical fitness.
Discuss why people participate in physical activities three to four times each week, for at least 30 minutes as to improve their fitness, endurance, cardio-vascular endurance, etc.