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.
