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Fun Friday Fitness Frenzy

Lesson Plan

Fun Friday Fitness Frenzy

Fun Friday

This Fun Friday lesson is designed to keep the kids active and engaged through a series of fun and interactive gym activities. This lesson emphasizes teamwork, coordination, and fitness in an enjoyable way, promoting a healthy lifestyle while maintaining a playful atmosphere. The goal is to enhance physical skills, encourage social interaction, and ensure every child has a great time.

Audience

9-10 Year Olds

Time

1 Hour

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Cones, Hula Hoops, Jump Ropes, Soft Balls, Whistle, and Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly explain the day's activities and the importance of staying active and working as a team.
  • Emphasize safety rules and the importance of having fun.

Step 2

Warm-Up Activity

10 mins

  • Lead students through a series of stretching exercises.
  • Include basic aerobic exercises like jumping jacks, high knees, and toe touches.
  • Use a whistle to start and stop activities.

Step 3

Activity Stations

30 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Set up four activity stations around the gym (e.g., relay race with cones, hula hoop challenge, jump rope station, and a throwing game with soft balls).
  • Allow groups to spend 7-8 minutes at each station before rotating.
  • Use printable cards to give instructions at each station.

Step 4

Group Game

10 mins

  • Gather students back together for a group game, such as a modified tag game or dodgeball.
  • Ensure everyone understands the rules and emphasize teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Step 5

Cool Down and Reflection

5 mins

  • Lead students through a series of cool-down stretching exercises.
  • Gather students in a circle and discuss what they enjoyed most about the activities.
  • Encourage students to share how they felt during the activities and what they learned about teamwork and fitness.
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Worksheet

Activity Station Cards

These printable cards provide instructions for each activity station set up in the gym. Print and place them at each station for students to follow.




Relay Race: Run out and back, zigzagging through the cones!







Hula Hoop Challenge: Keep the hoop spinning for as long as possible!







Jump Rope: See how long you can jump without stopping!







Throwing Game: Try to knock over as many cones as you can with the soft balls!




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