Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - Basic 1

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Performance objectives

• What physical fitness means
• The different parts of fitness
• How to do some simple exercises
• Why being active is good for you
• How to make a weekly activity plan

Lesson summary

Physical Education Lesson Note - B1 Grade 1 Overview and Learning Objectives Hello, my wonderful Grade 1 learners! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of physical fitness! Being physically fit means our bodies are strong, healthy, and ready to play and learn. Imagine being able to run fast during our games, jump high to catch a ball, and have lots of energy to learn in class! That's what physical fitness helps us achieve. Learning about physical fitness now will help you stay healthy and strong as you grow up.

Lesson notes

Physical fitness is all about how well your body can do different things. It includes things like: Strength: How strong your muscles are. This helps you lift things, carry your schoolbag, and play games like tug-of-war. Endurance: How long you can do something without getting too tired. This helps you run and play for longer periods during break time or football games. Flexibility: How easily you can move your body and bend. This helps you reach for things, stretch after exercise, and avoid getting hurt.

Let's talk about some activities that improve physical fitness: Running: This builds your endurance and makes your heart strong. Imagine running from your classroom to the canteen. Jumping: This builds strength in your legs and helps you jump over puddles or play skipping games. Stretching: This makes your body flexible and helps prevent injuries. A simple stretch is touching your toes. Playing Games: Games like "ampe" (a Ghanaian skipping game), football, and tag involve running, jumping, and moving, which all help with physical fitness. Helping with Chores: Activities like sweeping, fetching water, or helping in the garden can also contribute to your physical fitness.

Example:

Imagine Akosua loves playing "ampe" with her friends after school. This game involves a lot of jumping and running. Because Akosua plays "ampe" often, she is developing strength in her legs (strength) and can play for a long time without getting tired (endurance). Also, the movements involved in "ampe" help her body become more flexible. So, Akosua is improving her physical fitness just by playing a fun game!