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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 20
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 20
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 20, Period 4
Topic: Types of Physical Fitness Screening
Sub-topic: Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Balance
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify and perform different types of physical fitness screening
Demonstrate correct technique for strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance tests
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Definition and importance of physical fitness screening
Instructional Materials
Light objects, mats, cones, markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Lead learners in stretching and light jogging
Ask learners which part of their body they think is strongest or most flexible
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Step 1: Introduce and Define Each Type of Screening
- Strength Test
- Definition: Strength screening checks how strong the body muscles are.
- Examples: Carrying a light schoolbag, lifting a small chair, or pushing a desk slowly.
- Demonstration: Teacher lifts a small water bottle (or light object) with one hand and then with two hands. Also demonstrate 2–3 simple push-ups or wall push-ups.
- Endurance Test
- Definition: Endurance screening checks how long the body can keep working without getting tired quickly.
- Examples: Running for a short time without stopping, jogging around the classroom/playground, skipping rope.
- Demonstration: Teacher jogs in place for 20 seconds and encourages learners to count aloud.
- Flexibility Test
- Definition: Flexibility screening checks how easily the body can bend, stretch, and move without pain.
- Examples: Touching toes, bending sideways, stretching arms high, doing a gentle twist.
- Demonstration: Teacher bends to touch toes, stretches arms wide like an airplane, and then twists gently side to side.
- Balance Test
- Definition: Balance screening checks if the body can stay steady without falling.
- Examples: Standing on one foot, walking on a straight line, balancing while holding arms out.
- Demonstration: Teacher stands on one foot for 10 seconds, arms stretched sideways for balance.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Learners rotate through mini-stations:
- Strength station: lift small objects (books, bottles) and do wall push-ups.
- Endurance station: jog in place or around a small circle for 20–30 seconds.
- Flexibility station: bend to touch toes, stretch arms up, and twist gently.
- Balance station: stand on one foot, arms out, then switch legs.
- Learners repeat after teacher: “Strength is for strong muscles.” / “Endurance helps us not get tired quickly.” / “Flexibility makes our body bend.” / “Balance keeps us steady.”
- Learners discuss in pairs: “Which test was easiest for you? Which one was hard?”
Assessment Checks:
- Observation: Teacher watches learners at each station, correcting posture and technique (e.g., no bending knees wrongly in push-ups, standing tall while balancing).
- Oral Questions:
- “What does the strength test check?”
- “Why do we need endurance?”
- “Show me one flexibility movement.”
- “What body part helps you balance?”
- Practical Check: Call a learner to demonstrate one test and explain its purpose to the class.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Safety:
- Make sure learners use light objects only (no heavy lifting).
- Jogging should be in open space, not crowded.
- Stretching should be gentle, not forced.
- For balance, let learners stand near a wall or desk if they wobble.
- Encourage all learners, even if they find a test difficult. Praise effort: “Good try! You are getting stronger!”
- Link to real life: “Strength helps us carry our school bag. Endurance helps us play football without getting tired. Flexibility helps us tie our shoes. Balance helps us ride a bicycle.”
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review all four types of physical fitness screening
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners name one type of screening and perform it
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Practice one screening activity safely at home
Follow-up Activity:
Discuss results with a family member or friend
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide adapted versions for learners unable to perform certain tests
Use peer demonstration to support learning
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low