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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 14
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 14
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 14, Period 3
Topic: Exercises for Physical Fitness Screening
Sub-topic: Strength, Endurance, Flexibility
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises
Perform exercises safely while following instructions
Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic stretching, jogging, and mobility exercises.
Instructional Materials
Mats, cones, stopwatch, charts for exercises
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Warm-up with dynamic stretching and light jogging. Discuss importance of warming up for safe exercise.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher Input (Expanded & Detailed):
- Introduction & Explanation:
- Teacher explains that exercises are used to assess different components of physical fitness:
- Strength: The ability of muscles to work hard. Examples: push-ups, squats.
- Endurance: The ability to perform activities for a long period without fatigue. Examples: jogging in place, shuttle runs.
- Flexibility: The ability to move joints freely through a full range of motion. Examples: bending, stretching, side reaches.
- Emphasize the importance of performing exercises correctly to prevent injury and improve fitness effectively.
- Demonstration of Exercises:
- Teacher models each exercise step by step:
- Strength: Push-ups – proper hand placement, straight back, controlled motion. Squats – knees not beyond toes, back straight.
- Endurance: Jogging in place – maintain steady pace; Shuttle run – turn safely at markers.
- Flexibility: Toe touches, side bends, arm stretches – move slowly, avoid jerky motions.
- Highlight common mistakes and corrective techniques.
- Practical Activity – Exercise Stations:
- Set up stations for each fitness component:
- Station 1: Strength (push-ups, squats)
- Station 2: Endurance (jogging, shuttle runs)
- Station 3: Flexibility (stretching, bending)
- Learners rotate in small groups, spending a few minutes at each station.
- Teacher supervises to ensure:
- Proper form and posture
- Safe execution
- Encouragement and motivation
- Discussion & Reflection:
- After rotations, learners discuss:
- Which exercises felt easiest or most challenging.
- Which exercise tested strength, endurance, or flexibility.
- How performing the exercises made them feel physically.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):
- Perform strength exercises (push-ups, squats) with correct technique.
- Perform endurance activities (jogging in place, shuttle runs) maintaining effort and safety.
- Perform flexibility exercises (bending, stretching) slowly and correctly.
- Rotate through stations to experience all fitness components.
- Observe peers and provide constructive feedback on form, posture, and effort.
- Reflect individually or in pairs on personal performance and areas for improvement.
Assessment Checks (Expanded):
- Observation: Teacher monitors:
- Correct posture and execution of exercises.
- Effort and participation at each station.
- Safety during movements and rotations.
- Oral Questions:
- “Which exercise tested your strength the most?”
- “Which activity improved your endurance?”
- “Why is flexibility important for physical fitness?”
- Practical Assessment: Evaluate learners’ ability to:
- Perform exercises correctly and safely.
- Identify which fitness component each exercise targets.
- Provide peer feedback constructively.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Exercises for fitness screening help identify personal strengths and weaknesses in strength, endurance, and flexibility.
- Correct form and posture are essential to prevent injury and achieve results.
- Station rotations ensure participation, engagement, and observation of all fitness components.
- Reflection encourages self-awareness, goal setting, and understanding the importance of physical fitness.
- Teachers should emphasize encouragement, positive reinforcement, and safe practice throughout all exercises.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Review key exercises and their fitness components. Highlight safe execution.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Name one strength, endurance, and flexibility exercise practiced today.
Assignment (Expanded)
Practice one exercise at home and track improvement in repetitions or duration.
Follow-up Activity
Next lesson introduces softball and Beatball Softball games.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide modified exercises or reduced repetitions for learners with limitations. Encourage peer support.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low