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Fitness Frenzy

Lesson Plan

Fitness Frenzy

Promote regular physical activity

This lesson engages students in a series of fun and energetic sports and fitness challenges to emphasize the importance of regular physical activity. By participating in these activities, students will learn about the benefits of staying active, improve their physical fitness, and develop teamwork skills. This lesson is crucial for instilling healthy habits at a young age, encouraging students to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

Audience

Believers (Ages 7-8)

Time

45 mins

Approach

Promote regular physical activity

Materials

Cones, Jump ropes, Hula hoops, Stopwatch, Whistle, and Fitness Challenge Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of physical activity for health and well-being.
  • Explain the activities planned for the day and the rules for each.

Step 2

Warm-Up

5 mins

  • Lead students in a series of dynamic stretches (e.g., arm circles, leg swings).
  • Perform a short jog around the play area to get the heart rate up.

Step 3

Fitness Stations

25 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Set up different stations with activities such as:
    • Jump rope challenge
    • Hula hoop contest
    • Cone agility drills
  • Rotate groups every 5 minutes.
  • Use a whistle to signal when to switch stations.

Step 4

Cool-Down

5 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Lead them through a series of static stretches (e.g., toe touches, butterfly stretch).
  • Encourage deep breathing to relax.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Discuss with students what they enjoyed about the activities.
  • Reinforce the importance of staying active every day.
  • Answer any questions students may have.
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Worksheet

Fitness Challenge Cards

Cards with different fitness challenges for students to complete at each station.




Jump Rope: How many jumps can you do in 1 minute?







Hula Hoop: How long can you keep the hoop spinning?







Agility Drill: Weave through the cones as fast as you can!




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