Fitness Programme… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.1.4.2 - Describe the role of moderate to vigorous physical activity in achieving or maintaining good health.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what moderate and vigorous physical activities are and give at least two examples of each.
Describe how moderate to vigorous physical activity improves aerobic capacity, using their own words.
State at least three health benefits of participating in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Demonstrate participation in a short session of moderate to vigorous activity while describing how their body responds.
Explain why regular participation in physical activity is important for maintaining good health.

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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: B3.4.1.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance
Indicator: B3.4.1.4.2 - Describe the role of moderate to vigorous physical activity in achieving or maintaining good health.
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. 40
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners explain how moderate to vigorous physical activities improve aerobic capacity (ability of the body system to process oxygen) for maintenance and improvement of good health.
Learners participate in regular physical activities.