Fitness Programme… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Indicator: B3.4.5.4.6 - Recall why adolescents use drugs for physical activities.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least four reasons why adolescents use drugs for physical activities.
Explain in their own words why some young people use drugs to reduce pain during or after exercise.
Discuss how the desire to gain confidence or imitate others can lead adolescents to use drugs.
Work cooperatively in groups to identify and present reasons for adolescent drug use in physical activities.
Show tolerance and good listening skills when responding to the views of classmates during discussions.

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Strand: Physical Fitness Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Fitness Programme, Healthy Diet, Safety and Injuries, Substances/drugs and Body Composition (4.5)
Content standard: B3.4.5.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance
Indicator: B3.4.5.4.6 - Recall why adolescents use drugs for physical activities.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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. 41
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Brainstorm with learners that adolescents use drugs to reduce pains, to cure disease, to gain confidence, imitate others, etc.