Lesson Plan – Fitness

I. Pedometers

a.      Class Name: All grades K - 3

b.      Skill Level: Pre-control to utilization

c.      Length of Time: 45 minutes

d.      Number of Meetings: 2^nd class meeting

e.      Major Focus: Students learn about exercise by using Pedometers

f.        Sub-focus: Locomotor skills

II. Safety

a.      Activity: spatial awareness during warm ups and when walking during the activity, students must stay under control at all times

b.      Organizational: students must enter the gymnasium quietly and walk to an open space on the floor, students must wait quietly on a designated line before exiting the gymnasium, students must always demonstrate self control and active listening, “no interference” rule

III. Equipment

a.      1 pedometer for every other student

IV. Objectives

a.      Psychomotor: the student will perform proper Locomotor skills by:

1.      applying proper bio-mechanics

2.      displaying correct form and technique

3.      putting forth maximum effort and participation

4.      maintaining body control

Cues: control, form, good pace

b.      Cognitive: the student will demonstrate an understanding of the Pedometers by:

1.      reading and utilizing data correctly

2.      changing settings when appropriate and being responsible with the Pedometer

3.      knowing the benefits of performing 10,000 steps per day

c.      Affective: the student will demonstrate:

1.      active listening skills by answering questions

2.      a willingness to work with a partner

3.      giving advice and encouragement

V. Organization

a.      Initiation

·        Attendance

·        Focus of Activity

·        Sub-focus of activity

·        Cognitive Objective

·        Affective Objective

·        Safety Concerns

b.      Content

·        Students partner up

·        Form two straight lines behind the instructor

·        Partners stand side by side

·        One partner wears the Pedometer

·        The other partner gives advice and encouragement

·        Students follow instructor on a brisk paced walk

·        The walk can be performed inside or outside depending on available space and resources

·        It is always fun to sing songs or move to a cadence during the walk

·        Stop the exercise periodically to let the students check their Pedometers and how many steps they have taken

·        This also gives them a quick rest if needed

·        Stop the exercise again about half way through to allow the other partner equal time wearing the Pedometer

·        Variations – tag games or fitness stations

c.      Floor Plan – 1 full gymnasium or outside area

d.      Closure

·        How many steps are we supposed to take in one day?

·        Do you think walking is a good way to exercise and stay healthy?

·        Will running or walking add more steps in one day?