Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Effects Of Good Personal Hygiene And Development (Primary 4)
Topic: Meaning Of Physical Fitness
Content/Learning Area: Meaning Of Physical Fitness
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of physical fitness.
- Affective Domain: Show interest in keeping their body fit.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate simple physical fitness activities.
- Social Domain: Participate in group discussions about physical fitness.
Reference Materials
The following resources was used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: Wikipedia – Physical fitness
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing physical fitness activities
- Pictures of children exercising
- Flashcards with fitness terms
- Video clips of simple exercises
- Real-life demonstration by the teacher
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important to help pupils understand the need to keep their body healthy, strong, and active through physical activities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have basic understanding of the human body and have observed or participated in school sports or play.
Lesson Content
Meaning Of Physical Fitness
Physical fitness means being healthy, strong, and able to do work or play without getting tired quickly. It helps us grow well and stay active.
Benefits of Physical Fitness
Physical fitness is important for our body and mind. It helps us stay healthy and happy.
The following are benefits of physical fitness:
- It makes the body strong
- It helps the heart work well
- It helps us play and work without getting tired
- It helps us stay in good shape
- It helps the body fight sickness
Ways to Stay Physically Fit
We must do things that help the body stay fit and strong every day.
These include:
- Running or walking
- Playing games
- Jumping and skipping
- Eating good food
- Sleeping well
Teaching Methods
Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Demonstration
Instructional Procedures
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Skills | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set Induction | Tells a story of a child who could not run during a game because he was always tired | Listen attentively and respond to teacher’s questions | Pupils become curious about body fitness |
| Step 2: Meaning of Physical Fitness | 7 mins | Explanation | Explains what physical fitness means with examples and real-life comparisons | Listen and ask questions | Understand the meaning of physical fitness |
| Step 3: Benefits of Physical Fitness | 7 mins | Discussion | Discusses different benefits and asks pupils to share how exercise helps them | Share their thoughts and experiences | Learn how fitness helps the body |
| Step 4: Ways to Stay Fit | 8 mins | Demonstration | Shows and explains simple ways to stay fit using pictures and demonstrations | Watch and practice with the teacher | Know how to stay fit in everyday life |
| Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Guides pupils to copy short notes from the board | Copy notes into their books | Keep important points for revision |
| Evaluation | 5 mins | Questioning | Asks questions to check what pupils have learned | Answer questions and demonstrate activities | Assess pupils’ understanding |
| Conclusion | 3 mins | Instructional Closure | Summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to practice fitness at home | Listen and ask final questions | Pupils are motivated to stay active |
Lesson Keywords
- Fitness – being strong and healthy
- Exercise – moving the body to stay healthy
- Health – when the body is working well
- Strong – having energy and power
- Activity – doing things that make us move
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Explain what physical fitness means
- List three benefits of being physically fit
- Mention two ways to stay fit
- Act out one exercise they can do every day
- Say why it is good to eat healthy food
Differentiation
Slow learners will be supported with pictures and demonstrations, while fast learners will help lead group activities and answer deeper questions.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Make the lesson lively with real examples, encourage participation, and adjust demonstrations based on the space available in class.