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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 9
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 4
Date: Week 9
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 9, Period 4
Topic: Kinds of Fitness Activities – Jumping Exercises
Sub-topic: Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance Exercises with Emphasis on Jumping
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to perform jumping exercises correctly, understand their benefits for fitness, and maintain proper posture and breathing
Previous Knowledge
Students already know: Basic fitness exercises and stretching techniques
Instructional Materials
Mats, jump ropes, hopscotch mats, cones, whistle
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Light jogging, arm swings, and dynamic stretches
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher Input (Expanded & Detailed):
- Definition of Jumping Exercises:
- Explain that jumping exercises are activities that require propelling the body off the ground using leg strength.
- Benefits:
- Strength: Builds leg muscles
- Endurance: Improves the ability to sustain activity
- Flexibility and Coordination: Enhances balance, agility, and range of motion
- Demonstration of Jumping Exercises:
- Jumping Jacks: Emphasize arms and legs moving together, controlled breathing
- Hopscotch: Focus on balance, foot placement, and hopping coordination
- Jump Rope: Show proper grip, rhythm, and landing softly
- Mini-Circuits: Combine jumping with short bursts of jogging, squats, or stretches for endurance
- Safety Guidelines:
- Always land with knees slightly bent to prevent injury
- Maintain upright posture during jumps
- Breathe steadily, do not hold breath
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed):
- Station Rotations: Students move through different jumping stations practicing each exercise
- Technique Focus: Students monitor posture, breathing, and controlled landings
- Peer Feedback: In pairs, students observe and correct each other’s technique
- Reflection: Students discuss which exercise felt most challenging and why
Assessment Checks (Expanded & Detailed):
- Observation: Teacher monitors posture, coordination, and safe execution of exercises
- Oral Questions:
- “Which jumping exercise helps your leg muscles the most?”
- “Why is controlled landing important?”
- Peer Assessment: Students provide constructive feedback to partners on technique
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Jumping exercises are essential for leg strength, cardiovascular fitness, and coordination
- Correct technique prevents injuries and maximizes benefits
- Station rotations keep learners engaged and allow practice of multiple exercises
- Reflection encourages self-awareness and understanding of fitness improvements
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Recap exercises, benefits, and proper technique
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Students write one jumping exercise and its benefit
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded): Practice one jumping exercise daily and maintain correct posture
Follow-up Activity: Track improvement in endurance and flexibility over a week
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Provide lower-impact alternatives for students with difficulty jumping
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low