Learning Objectives
After this lesson, students will be able to:
- explain aspects of physical fitness
- list and define factors that impact physical fitness
- create a physical fitness personal plan
Length:
- 1-2 hours
Key Vocabulary
- Physical fitness
- Cardiorespiratory endurance
- Muscle strength
- Muscle endurance
- Anaerobic exercise
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Curriculum Standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text's explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
Instructions
- Engage students with topic by asking them what the term 'fitness' means. Share answers with a partner, then discuss as a class.
- Tell students they will be learning about what physical fitness actually is and how they can stay physically healthy.
- Start the first video lesson What is Physical Fitness? - Definition & Importance.
- Pause at 1:10 and define the term 'physical fitness' on the board. Create space to write the five components of physical fitness, then restart the video.
- Pause after each section and record definitions and examples. Discuss with students, asking how much of each they have in their lives and what they find challenging or fun.
- Play the Lesson Summary to review facts.
- Now shift gears to factors that impact physical fitness. Begin the video lesson Factors Affecting Physical Fitness & Performance.