Fitness Fun

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Fitness Fun

Promote physical fitness

A high-energy lesson involving a series of physical activities and games to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among young children. This lesson will help students develop an appreciation for physical activity and understand its importance to a healthy lifestyle.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Promote physical fitness

Materials

Cones, Jump ropes, Hula hoops, Music player, Water bottles, and Cool-down discussion

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Welcome them and briefly explain the importance of physical activity.
Lead a warm-up involving light jogging in place, arm circles, and stretching.

Step 2

Activity 1: Obstacle Course

10 mins

Set up an obstacle course using cones, jump ropes, and hula hoops.
Demonstrate each part of the course (e.g., weaving between cones, jumping rope, and hopping in hula hoops).
Have students complete the obstacle course one by one. Cheer them on to keep spirits high.

Step 3

Activity 2: Fitness Relay Race

10 mins

Divide students into two teams.
Set up a relay race where students must run from one end of the space to the other, performing activities like jumping jacks, hula hooping for a set number of spins, or hopping on one foot.
The first team to have all members complete the relay wins.

Step 4

Cool-Down and Discussion

5 mins

Lead a series of cool-down stretches.
Gather students in a circle and facilitate a discussion about the activities performed and why staying active is important.

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Discussion

Cool-Down Discussion

Guide a discussion with students about the importance of physical activity and what they enjoyed about the day's activities.

Why is it important to stay active?

Discuss how regular physical activity helps our bodies stay healthy and strong, improves mood, and can be fun.

What was your favorite activity today and why?

Encourage students to share their favorite part of the lesson and explain why they enjoyed it.

How can you stay active at home or at school?

Brainstorm some ideas for activities they can do outside of the lesson, such as playing tag, riding bicycles, or helping with chores that involve physical activity.