Physical Activity for Healthy Living

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1: Discuss injury prevention before, during and after physical activity.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Recall and state at least four common causes of injuries during physical activity participation.
Explain the importance of warm-up and cool-down exercises in injury prevention.
Categorise injury prevention strategies into those that apply before, during, and after physical activity.
Demonstrate correct procedures for injury prevention, such as proper warm-up techniques and hydration practices.
Evaluate a given physical activity scenario and recommend appropriate injury prevention measures for each phase (before, during, after).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Physical Activity for Healthy Living (2.1)
Content standard: 2.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of factors influencing regular physical activity participation for healthy living 2.2.1.LO.1 Discuss factors that influence the adoption and adherence to regular physical activity participation for healthy living
Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1 - Discuss injury prevention before, during and after physical activity.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 14 (Week 14 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. 69

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In groups, learners use ICT devices to search for ways to prevent injuries before, during and after physical activities. The group leads or secretaries present their points to the class for further verification.
Assessment (2.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.