Physical and Health Education SS 1 Curriculum Guides – Meaning and Importance of Physical Fitness Test
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
THEME – PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CONDITIONING
TOPIC – PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS
CLASS – SS 1
LEARNING AREAS – Meaning and Importance of Physical Fitness Test
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
1. Charts
2. Benches
3. Mats
4. Pictures
5. Textbooks
6. Stop watch
7. Jotters
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. explain the meaning of physical fitness test.
2. explain the importance of physical fitness tests.
CONTENTS OF THE LESSON
FOCUS LESSONS
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST ACTIVITIES
Physical fitness test is an assessment of physical and mental abilities from time to time. The assessment includes both components of health and physical related physical fitness.
ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS
The administration of physical fitness test is administered by a person who has a background in physical education and/or physical fitness such as an athletic trainer.
WAYS TO TEST YOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS
Push-ups
Sit-ups
Crunches
Pull-ups/Chin-ups
Running
Running Speed and Agility Tests
Swimming Tests, etc.
IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TESTS
The importance of physical fitness tests are as follows:
1. To improve mental health.
2. To control weight.
3. To strengthen muscle and bones.
4. To reduce the risk of heart diseases.
5. To maintain balance.
6. To decrease pain and disability.
7. To improve fitness.
8. To manage other chronic conditions.
LESSON PRESENTATION
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES
1. explains the meaning of physical fitness test.
2. demonstrates the selected physical fitness tests.
3. guides the students to perform the physical fitness test activities.
STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES
The students,
1. discuss the meaning of physical fitness.
2. demonstrate selected physical fitness test activities under the supervision of the teacher.
3. list the importance of physical fitness tests.
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks students to,
1. explain the meaning of physical fitness test.
2. list three importance of physical fitness test.
3. demonstrate two physical fitness test activities.