9th Grade Aerobic Class And Fitness Lesson Plan Example (Physical Education)

Topic: endurance and fitness

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the importance of endurance and fitness and its role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Materials

• Treadmill or stationary bike
• Heart rate monitors (optional)

Warm-up

• Have students do a light jog on the treadmill or around the room for 2-3 minutes to get their blood flowing and heart rates up.
• Have students stretch their arms, shoulders, and legs to release any tension and prepare their bodies for a more strenuous workout.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of aerobic training and its benefits, including increased endurance and improved overall health.
• Discuss the importance of warming up and stretching before a workout to reduce the risk of injury.
• Demonstrate basic aerobic exercises, including running, jumping jacks, and lunges.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to demonstrate the basic aerobic exercises.
• Provide individual guidance as needed.

Demonstration:

• Have students return to the running track and demonstrate the basic aerobic exercises under the guidance of the instructor.

Independent Practice

• Have students complete a warm-up jog on the running track.
• Have students perform the basic aerobic exercises in pairs for a specified period of time (e.g., 1 minute).
• Have students switch partners and repeat the basic aerobic exercises.
• Have students continue switching partners and performing the basic aerobic exercises for the duration of the class.

Closure

• Have students share their experiences during the aerobic class.
• Review the objectives of the aerobic class and discuss how they were achieved.

Assessment

• Observe students during the aerobic class and take note of their participation and effort.
• Administer a short quiz to assess students' understanding of the objectives of the aerobic class and their ability to apply this understanding in practice.