Lesson Plan for Year 1 - Health and Physical Education - Basic Fitness Activities

### Lesson Plan: Basic Fitness Activities **Grade:** Year 1 **Subject:** Health and Physical Education **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Basic Fitness Activities --- #### Objectives 1. **Physical:** Students will engage in various basic fitness activities to enhance gross motor skills. 2. **Health:** Students will learn the importance of regular physical activity for maintaining health. 3. **Cognitive:** Students will understand simple rules of various activities and games. --- ### Materials Needed - Cones or markers - Hula hoops - Jump ropes - Music player and suitable music - Small pom-poms or bean bags - Water bottles (one per student) --- ### Lesson Activities #### Warm-Up (10 minutes) 1. **Introduction (2 minutes)** - Welcome students and briefly explain the importance of keeping our bodies active and healthy. - Mention that today they will participate in fun fitness activities. 2. **Dynamic Stretching (3 minutes)** - Lead students in dynamic stretches such as arm circles, leg swings, and torso twists. 3. **Movement Game (5 minutes)** - Play a game like "Simon Says" with movements such as hopping, jumping, touching toes, etc. --- #### Main Activities (25 minutes) **Activity Stations:** 1. **Station 1: Hula Hoop Fun (5 minutes)** - Show students how to use a hula hoop. - Let students practice hula-hooping around their waist, arms, and legs. 2. **Station 2: Jump Rope Jumping (5 minutes)** - Demonstrate basic jump rope techniques. - Allow students to try single jumps and counting how many jumps they can complete. 3. **Station 3: Pom-Pom Relay (5 minutes)** - Set up a relay race track with cones. - Divide students into teams. - Students will balance a pom-pom on their head while walking smoothly to the cone and back. 4. **Station 4: Musical Movement (5 minutes)** - Play music and ask students to move around by dancing, hopping, or skipping. - When the music stops, call out different positions (e.g., star shape, squat, stand on one leg). 5. **Station 5: Obstacle Course (5 minutes)** - Set up a basic obstacle course with cones to weave through, a spot to jump over, and a rope to crawl under. - Guide students through once and then let them try it themselves. --- #### Cool Down (5 minutes) 1. **Slow, Gentle Stretches** - Have students sit in a circle and lead them through gentle stretching, focusing on deep breathing. 2. **Reflection Time** - Ask students how they felt doing the activities and what their favorite part was. --- ### Assessment - Observe students' participation and enthusiasm during activities. - Ask simple questions about what they learned regarding the importance of fitness. - Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement throughout. ### Follow-Up - Send a small note home to parents about the activities done and encourage similar playful physical activities at home. - Prepare a simple worksheet or drawing activity where students can draw their favorite fitness activity and share it in the next class. --- ### Differentiation - Adjust activities to be inclusive for students with different physical abilities. - Provide extra support for students who might need help with coordination and balance. - Encourage peer support and teamwork. --- ### Safety Considerations - Ensure the activity area is safe and free from hazards. - Monitor students closely to prevent any injuries. - Encourage students to stay hydrated by drinking water during breaks. --- By following this lesson plan, students in Year 1 will have the opportunity to engage in fun fitness activities while learning the value of physical health.