Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1

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Performance objectives

• Define physical activity and its importance.
• Identify different types of physical activities.
• Demonstrate simple physical activities.
• Create a personal weekly action plan.

Lesson summary

This lesson moves beyond simply knowing that exercise is good for us. We will explore how "physical activity" is part of everything we do in our daily lives here in Ghana – from the chores we do at home, to how we get to school, to the games we play with friends. Understanding this helps us see that we don't always need a special field or expensive equipment to be healthy. By recognising and increasing our daily movements, we can improve our energy, focus better in class, and build a strong foundation for a long and healthy life. This lesson encourages self-awareness of our habits and empowers us to make responsible decisions for our well-being.

Lesson notes

Concept 1: What is Physical Activity?

Physical Activity is any movement of the body produced by our skeletal muscles that requires energy. Think of it simply as "moving your body." It's not just sports. It includes everything from walking to the market, sweeping the compound, dancing to your favourite Afrobeats song, or even farming in the backyard garden. Concept 2: Physical Activity vs. Exercise vs. Physical Fitness

These three terms are related but mean different things. Imagine them as a process: Physical Activity: The big umbrella. It's ANY body movement. *Example:* Walking from the bus stop ("tro-tro" station) to the school gate. Exercise: This is a *type* of physical activity. It is planned, structured, and repetitive, and you do it with the specific goal of improving or maintaining your physical fitness. *Example:* Deciding to jog around the school field for 20 minutes every morning before class starts. This is planned (you decided to do it), structured (for 20 minutes), and repetitive (every morning). Physical Fitness: This is the result or outcome. It is a set of attributes that you have or achieve that allows you to perform physical activity. It’s about how well your body can handle physical work and play. Components include strength, stamina, and flexibility. *Example:* Because you have been jogging every morning (exercise), you can now run to catch the tro-tro without getting breathless easily. That ability is your physical fitness.

In summary: You do Physical Activity and Exercise to achieve Physical Fitness. Concept 3: Domains of Physical Activity in a Ghanaian Context

Evaluation guide

• Apply the concept of physical activity in everyday life
• Project -Based Learning:
• Develop portfolios to showcase the application of physical activities in everyday life
• including all manner of physical movements