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Fun Fitness Challenge

Lesson Plan

Fun Fitness Challenge

Game-Based Learning

This lesson plan is designed to engage 9-10 year olds in a fun and active game-based learning experience. The lesson focuses on promoting physical activity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through a series of fitness challenges. By participating in these activities, students will not only improve their physical health but also develop important social skills such as communication and cooperation.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Cones, Hula hoops, Jump ropes, Stopwatch, and Printable Cards: Fitness Challenges

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of physical activity and teamwork.
  • Explain the rules and objectives of the fitness challenge game.
  • Divide students into small teams.

Step 2

Fitness Challenge Activity

40 mins

  • Set up different stations with cones, hula hoops, and jump ropes.
  • Each station represents a different fitness challenge (e.g., jumping jacks, hula hooping, relay race).
  • Use the [Printable Cards: Fitness Challenges] to guide each station.
  • Teams rotate through each station, completing the challenges as quickly and accurately as possible.
  • Use a stopwatch to time each team's performance at each station.

Step 3

Closure

10 mins

  • Gather students and discuss what they learned from the activity.
  • Highlight the importance of teamwork and how they can apply these skills in other areas.
  • Encourage students to reflect on their favorite part of the challenge and why.
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Worksheet

Fitness Challenges Cards

These cards provide instructions for each fitness challenge station. Print and place them at each station for students to follow.




Station 1: Jumping Jacks - Complete 20 jumping jacks as a team.







Station 2: Hula Hooping - Each team member must hula hoop for 30 seconds.







Station 3: Relay Race - Complete a relay race using cones as markers.







Station 4: Jump Rope - Each team member must jump rope 10 times.




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