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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 27
School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 12
Week & Period: Week 27, Period V
Date: __________________________
Topic: Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
Subtopic: Cardiovascular System
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
- Identify the main components of the cardiovascular system.
- Explain the functions of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Describe how the cardiovascular system supports physical activity.
- Discuss the effects of exercise on cardiovascular health.
Previous Knowledge:
Learners have basic knowledge of body systems and their relation to physical activities.
Instructional Materials:
- Diagrams/models of the heart and blood vessels
- Videos showing blood circulation and heart function during exercise
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts summarizing cardiovascular system functions
ABC Teaching Model
A - Anticipation (Warm-Up) – 5 minutes
- Ask: “What happens to your heart rate when you run or exercise?”
- Activity: Learners take their pulse at rest and after light jogging, then compare.
B - Building Knowledge (Main Lesson) – 25 minutes
Main Components:
- Heart: four chambers (right/left atria, right/left ventricles), valves
- Blood vessels: arteries, veins, capillaries
- Blood: transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste
Functions:
- Pumping oxygenated blood to muscles and organs
- Removing carbon dioxide and metabolic waste
- Regulating body temperature during exercise
Role in Physical Activity:
- Increased heart rate and stroke volume during exercise improve oxygen delivery
- Efficient circulation boosts endurance and recovery
- Cardiovascular fitness reduces risk of heart disease
Learners’ Activities:
- Label heart and blood vessel diagrams.
- Measure pulse rates before and after exercise in pairs.
- Discuss signs of good cardiovascular health.
- Role-play blood flow through the heart and body.
C - Consolidation (Review and Assessment) – 10 minutes
Review Questions:
- Name the four chambers of the heart.
- What is the function of arteries?
- How does exercise affect the cardiovascular system?
Mini Quiz:
- The blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart is called:
Vein
B. Artery
C. Capillary
D. Valve - The heart’s main function is to:
Store oxygen
B. Pump blood
C. Produce blood cells
D. Digest food
Assignment:
- Write a paragraph explaining how the cardiovascular system helps during running.
- Research and present on common cardiovascular diseases and prevention.
- Create a diagram showing the flow of blood through the heart.
Detailed Notes:
- The cardiovascular system is critical for transporting oxygen and nutrients, especially during physical exertion.
- Regular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation.
- Understanding this system helps athletes optimize performance and health.
Expanded Instructions:
- Use real-life examples and simple analogies (e.g., heart as a pump).
- Encourage hands-on activities like pulse measurement.
- Provide visual aids for complex anatomy.
Inclusive/Differentiation:
- Provide labeled diagrams and easy-to-understand notes.
- Allow oral explanations or drawings as alternative assessments.
- Support learners with group activities for peer learning.
Teacher’s Reflection:
- Did learners effectively identify heart structures?
- Were practical pulse exercises successful in engagement?
- How well did learners connect cardiovascular functions to exercise?
- What can be improved in explanation or activity design?