• Class: Primary 5
  • Term: 1st Term
  • Week: 3
  • Age: 10 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Basic Science And Technology
  • Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
  • Topic: Meaning of Physical Fitness
  • Content: Meaning of physical fitness

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • Cognitive Domain: Define physical fitness.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of being physically fit.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate a simple physical fitness activity.
  • Social Domain: Encourage peers to participate in physical activities.

Reference Materials

The following resources were 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 Britannica – Physical fitness | health
  • Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Flashcards
  • Chart showing various physical activities
  • Whistle
  • Stopwatch

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding physical fitness is essential for pupils as it promotes a healthy lifestyle, improves mental health, and enhances academic performance.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of rhythmic activities from the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Meaning of Physical Fitness

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsDiscussionSet inductionDiscusses the importance of physical fitness in daily lifeListen and engage in the discussionUnderstand the relevance of physical fitness
Step 2: Explanation10 minsDirect InstructionExplanationExplains the meaning of physical fitness with examplesListen and take notesClear understanding of physical fitness
Step 3: Demonstration10 minsDemonstrationShow and TellDemonstrates a simple physical fitness activityObserve and participate in the activityExperience a physical fitness activity
Step 4: Group Work5 minsGroup ActivityCollaborationOrganizes pupils into groups to discuss ways to stay physically fitDiscuss and share ideas within groupsShare ideas on maintaining physical fitness
Step 5: Note Taking5 minsNote WritingIndividual WorkGuides pupils to write down key points about physical fitnessWrite down notesConsolidate knowledge by writing
Step 6: Evaluation3 minsQuestioningOral Q&AAsks questions to evaluate understandingRespond to questionsAssess comprehension of the topic
Step 7: Conclusion2 minsSummaryRecapSummarizes the lesson and highlights key pointsListen and ask final questions if neededReinforce the learning from the lesson

Lesson Content

Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is the ability of the body to perform daily activities with ease and without feeling tired. It means having strong muscles, a healthy heart, and good flexibility. It is important because it keeps our bodies healthy and strong.

Physical Fitness
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Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Define physical fitness.
  2. List three benefits of being physically fit.
  3. Demonstrate a simple physical fitness activity.
  4. Discuss with a partner why physical fitness is important.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!

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Last Update: July 25, 2024