Download the Lessonotes Mobile Liberia app for faster lesson access on Android and iPhone.
Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 13
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 13
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 13, Period 3
Topic: Physical Fitness
Sub-topic: Definition and Importance of Physical Fitness
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Define physical fitness
Explain the importance of being physically fit
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Basic body movements and exercises from previous lessons
Instructional Materials
Charts, pictures of children exercising, mats
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Lead learners in stretching exercises and light jogging
Ask learners what they think physical fitness means
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Activities:
- Define physical fitness as the ability of the body to carry out daily activities with strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Explain why physical fitness is important: it keeps the body healthy, helps to prevent sickness, makes us stronger, gives us more energy, and improves our ability to learn and concentrate.
- Demonstrate simple exercises that improve physical fitness such as stretching arms and legs, jogging on the spot, bending, and deep breathing.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Participate in stretching, jogging, and bending exercises while following the teacher’s lead.
- Share examples of activities that help keep them fit, such as playing football, skipping rope, running, dancing, or climbing stairs.
- Repeat the definition of physical fitness in simple words after the teacher.
Assessment Checks:
- Ask learners to define physical fitness in their own words.
- Observe participation in the exercises to ensure correct technique and safe movement.
- Ask individual learners to mention one reason why physical fitness is important.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Physical fitness means being strong, flexible, and able to play, run, and do work without getting too tired.
- Importance: It helps children stay healthy, avoid illness, have strong bones and muscles, and stay active in class and games.
- Safety: Encourage learners to do movements slowly and carefully to avoid injury.
- Remind them to breathe normally during exercises.
- Praise learners who participate actively and encourage shy ones to join.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review the definition and importance of physical fitness
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners name one exercise and explain why it is important
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Practice one physical fitness exercise at home and share in the next class
Follow-up Activity:
Observe family members performing exercises and discuss
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide simpler modifications for learners with limited mobility
Demonstrate exercises visually and verbally
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low