Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
Previous Lesson: How to measure agility
Topic: Benefits Of Components Of Physical Fitness
Content: Benefits of agility, power, flexibility, and balance

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define agility, power, flexibility, and balance, and describe their benefits.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of physical fitness in daily activities.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate an activity that requires agility and balance.
Social Domain: Work in groups to discuss the benefits of physical fitness components.

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 Physiopedia – Physical Fitness and Its Components
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards showing different physical fitness components
Posters of athletes in action
A balance beam
A skipping rope

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the benefits of components of physical fitness helps pupils recognize the value of agility, power, flexibility, and balance in their daily lives, such as in sports and maintaining good health. These skills also help pupils develop better physical and mental coordination.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have previously learned how to measure agility and understand its relevance to physical activities.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Benefits Of Components Of Physical Fitness

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

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)	5 mins	Discussion	Q&A to elicit prior knowledge	Ask pupils to name activities that require agility, power, flexibility, and balance	Respond and share examples of activities	Activating prior knowledge
Step 2: Explaining Agility	5 mins	Demonstration	Show agility-related movements	Perform a short activity showing agility (e.g., quick foot movements)	Watch and participate in the demonstration	Agility improves reaction time and speed
Step 3: Explaining Power	5 mins	Explanation	Use flashcards and examples	Display an athlete performing a power-related action	Discuss how power helps in activities like jumping	Power helps in explosive movements
Step 4: Explaining Flexibility	5 mins	Demonstration	Flexibility demonstration	Perform stretches and explain how flexibility prevents injuries	Perform stretches along with the teacher	Flexibility enhances range of motion
Step 5: Explaining Balance	5 mins	Practical Activity	Balance beam demonstration	Show how balance is used in sports like gymnastics	Practice balancing on the beam or other objects	Balance aids coordination and stability
Step 6: Note-taking	5 mins	Guided writing	Ask pupils to take notes	Guide pupils to write down key benefits of each component	Copy down classroom notes	Reinforces understanding
Step 7: Evaluation & Conclusion	10 mins	Interactive Q&A	Recap lesson with questions	Ask questions to assess understanding of fitness components	Answer questions and engage in discussion	Evaluate comprehension

Lesson Content

Benefits Of Components Of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is important for everyone. Agility, power, flexibility, and balance are key components of fitness that help us perform daily tasks and sports efficiently.

Agility helps us move quickly and change directions fast. It is important in sports like football and basketball. This means that when you have good agility, you can react faster during a game.
Power gives us the strength to perform quick and explosive movements, like jumping or throwing. This is useful in sports like high jump or sprinting.
Flexibility makes sure our muscles and joints can move through their full range of motion without injury. It helps in sports like gymnastics and also in preventing muscle strain in everyday life.
Balance helps us stay stable and in control, especially when doing activities like riding a bike or balancing on one foot.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is agility, and how does it benefit us?

Give one example of an activity that requires power.
How does flexibility prevent injuries?
Explain how balance is important in everyday life.
Demonstrate an activity that requires agility and balance.

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Benefits Of Components Of Physical Fitness (Primary 6)