Fitness Programme… · B2 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.4.1.4.2 - Mention the components of physical fitness.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name all five major components of physical fitness from memory.
Match each component to its simple definition or description.
Identify which component of fitness is being used in a given physical activity.
Talk about their own body in relation to at least one component of fitness.
Work in pairs or small groups to sort activities under the correct fitness components.

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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: B2.4.1.4.2 - Mention the components of physical fitness.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 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 identify the five major components of physical fitness as
i. cardiovascular
ii. muscular strength
iii. muscular endurance
iv. flexibility
v. body composition Give it to them as project and discuss it in class.