- 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
- Previous Lesson: Types of rhythmic activities
- 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 Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | Set induction | Discusses the importance of physical fitness in daily life | Listen and engage in the discussion | Understand the relevance of physical fitness |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Explanation | Explains the meaning of physical fitness with examples | Listen and take notes | Clear understanding of physical fitness |
| Step 3: Demonstration | 10 mins | Demonstration | Show and Tell | Demonstrates a simple physical fitness activity | Observe and participate in the activity | Experience a physical fitness activity |
| Step 4: Group Work | 5 mins | Group Activity | Collaboration | Organizes pupils into groups to discuss ways to stay physically fit | Discuss and share ideas within groups | Share ideas on maintaining physical fitness |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Note Writing | Individual Work | Guides pupils to write down key points about physical fitness | Write down notes | Consolidate knowledge by writing |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral Q&A | Asks questions to evaluate understanding | Respond to questions | Assess comprehension of the topic |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap | Summarizes the lesson and highlights key points | Listen and ask final questions if needed | Reinforce 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.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define physical fitness.
- List three benefits of being physically fit.
- Demonstrate a simple physical fitness activity.
- 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!
