Physical Activity for Healthy Living

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Explain the concept of physical activity

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define physical activity in their own words, distinguishing it from mere movement.
Identify at least five different forms of physical activity from their daily lives.
Categorize physical activities into at least three types (e.g., occupational, recreational, and transportation-related).
Explain the concept of physical activity to a peer using concrete examples from the Ghanaian context.
Assess whether a given example counts as physical activity and justify their reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Physical Activity for Healthy Living (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical activity and principles for healthy living 1.2.1.LO.1 Apply physical activity concepts to improve health outcomes
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Explain the concept of physical activity
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 35

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners discuss the concept of physical activity including examples such as walking, sports, jogging etc. They jot down their points and the group lead or secretary reports their group points to the class.
Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors
- Portfolio
- Task sheet/assessment reports