Free 12th Grade Fitness For Newbies Lesson Plan (Fitness)

Topic: Fitness for newbies

Objectives & Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of basic fitness
  • Identify practical strategies for becoming more physically active

Materials

  • Pen and paper for taking notes
  • Water bottle for hydration

Warm-up

  • Review the importance of physical activity and fitness. Explain that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
  • Ask students to think of a time when they were physically active. What did they do and how did they feel afterward?
  • Lead a quick stretch session to get the blood flowing. Add in some light calisthenics, such as push-ups and squats.

Direct Instruction

  • Explain the different types of physical activity and their benefits. Examples include walking, jogging, swimming, and dancing.
  • Discuss the importance of warming up before activity and cooling down afterward.
  • Demonstrate basic exercises and proper form. Include the squat, lunge, push-up, and shoulder press.

Guided Practice

  • Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of basic exercises and a mat.
  • Have the students work through the exercises together, with guidance from the instructor.
  • Encourage them to keep good form and focus on proper technique.

Independent Practice

  • Have the students choose one or two exercises they liked from the guided practice and create a short routine incorporating those exercises.
  • Encourage them to include a variety of exercises and to make the routine fun and interesting.
  • Have the students present their routines to the class, and encourage the class to give constructive feedback and tips for improvement.

Closure

  • Review the key points of the lesson: the importance of exercise, the variety of exercises that can be included in a fitness routine, and the importance of proper form and body alignment.
  • Encourage the students to continue practicing the exercises they learned and to develop their own fitness routines.

Assessment

  • Observe the students as they practice the exercises and give feedback on their form and technique.
  • Have the students complete a written reflection on what they learned during the lesson and how they plan to incorporate fitness into their daily lives.

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