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Active Fitness Fun

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Active Fitness Fun

physical education

This lesson will engage children in physical activities to promote fitness while incorporating video content to explain the benefits of exercise. Physical education is crucial for overall health and well-being, and this lesson aims to make it fun and educational through interactive activities.

Audience

9-10 year old

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Cones, Jump ropes, Stopwatch, Mats, Whistle, and Link to Physical Exercise and Brain Health Video

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the day's activities.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of physical education for overall health.

Step 2

Warm-Up Activity

10 mins

  • Lead students in a dynamic warm-up routine including stretching, jumping jacks, and running in place.

Step 3

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the Physical Exercise and Brain Health video.
  • Briefly discuss highlights from the video.

Step 4

Fitness Circuit

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Set up different stations around the gym (e.g., jumping rope, cone drills, mat exercises).
  • Explain each station's activity and rotate groups every few minutes.

Step 5

Cool Down and Stretch

10 mins

  • Lead a cool down routine including slow stretches and deep breathing exercises.

Step 6

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

  • Gather students for a group discussion.
  • Ask students how they feel after the activities and what they learned from the video.
  • Discuss how regular exercise benefits both the body and the brain.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can incorporate exercise into their daily routines.
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Discussion

Group Discussion

Facilitate a discussion about the importance of physical activity and the benefits of exercise explained in the video.

Why is regular exercise important for your health?

Discuss how exercise affects both physical health (muscles, bones) and mental health (mood, brain function).







What did you learn from the video?

Encourage students to reflect on the relationship between exercise and brain health highlighted in the video.







How can you include more physical activities in your daily routine?

Explore various practical suggestions, like playing sports, dancing, or even walking.







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