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Lesson plan of Physical Exercise and the Body

Health and Physical Education

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Physical Exercise and the Body

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KeywordsPhysical Exercise, Well-Being, Physical Education, 7th Grade, Digital Methodology, Practical Activities, Social Media, Social Media Campaign, Digital Treasure Hunt, Game Design, 360° Feedback, Group Discussion, Active Learning
ResourcesPhones, Computers, Internet, Health/Fitness Apps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Game Creation App (e.g., Scratch, Kahoot), Materials for Notes
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Grade7th grade
DisciplinePhysical Education

Goal

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

This stage aims to set the foundation for the lesson by introducing key concepts and skills that will be explored. This will help students grasp the importance of the topic and engage meaningfully with the practical content they'll be covering later.

Goal Utama:

1. Understand the significance of physical sports in promoting bodily growth.

2. Examine how physical activity relates to both physical health and mental wellness.

Goal Sekunder:

  1. Identify various types of physical exercises and the specific benefits they offer.
  2. Cultivate skills to design a personal physical activity routine.

Introduction

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

🔵 Purpose: This stage aims to prepare students for the lesson objectives by laying out essential concepts and skills that will be covered. This will help students appreciate the relevance of the topic and seamlessly connect with the practical content to follow.

Warming Up

🟡 Warm-Up: Ask the students to use their smartphones to find an interesting fact or piece of trivia about the theme 'Physical Exercise and the Body'. Encourage them to look for information in different formats like articles, images, or even short videos to spark diverse perspectives and foster interactive engagement with the topic. After about 5 minutes of research, each student should share their intriguing fact with the class.

Initial Thoughts

1. What is the significance of physical exercise in bodily development?

2. How can engaging in physical activities influence mental well-being?

3. What types of exercises are you aware of, and what benefits do they provide?

4. Has anyone felt a notable change in their body or mood from regular physical activities?

5. How do social media platforms shape people's views on physical exercise and wellness?

Development

Duration: 70 to 80 minutes

This stage provides hands-on opportunities to apply previously learned concepts interactively, facilitating active student engagement with the topic through digital tools. Such involvement is expected to deepen understanding and appreciation for the benefits of physical exercises and wellness, while contextualizing this knowledge in today's digital world.

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Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - Wellness Influencers

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Cultivate digital content creation skills while emphasizing the relevance of physical exercise for overall well-being.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will break into groups and create a social media campaign as if they were digital influencers advocating for physical and mental wellness through exercise. They should produce varied content types such as images, videos, and motivational texts, and strategize how to share this content on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

- Instructions:

  • Form groups of no more than 5 students each.

  • Groups will choose a social media platform to base their campaign around.

  • Together, they’ll decide the types of content they wish to create (e.g., short videos showcasing exercises, motivational images, health tips posts).

  • Students will use their phones or computers for content creation and editing.

  • Groups should plan their posting strategy, including timing and frequency of their publications.

  • Once completed, groups will present their content to the class and explain their rationale and strategies.

Activity 2 - Digital Fitness Treasure Hunt

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Encourage student interaction with digital tools to learn about the importance of physical exercise and wellness in a lively manner.

- Deskripsi Activity: Each group will receive a list of challenges and questions related to physical exercise and wellness. They will utilize their smartphones to research on the internet, social media, and health/fitness apps to address the challenges. The group that completes the most challenges accurately in the shortest time will be declared the winner.

- Instructions:

  • Divide students into groups of no more than 5 people.

  • Distribute the list of challenges and questions to each group.

  • Clarify that students will need to access the internet, their social media, and health/fitness apps to find answers and complete tasks.

  • Challenges may include: 'Find a TikTok video demonstrating a stretching exercise', 'Note down the benefits of cardiovascular exercises', 'Share an Instagram image of a balanced meal'.

  • Groups will have a time limit to complete as many challenges as possible.

  • Finally, gather the class to review the answers and tasks completed by each group.

Activity 3 - Fitness Game Design

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Goal: Foster creativity and technological skills to craft educational games that highlight the benefits of physical exercises.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will utilize a game creation app to design a game or interactive quiz that promotes the importance of physical exercises and wellness. They will plan and program a simple game where players must either perform or answer questions about physical activities to earn points.

- Instructions:

  • Split students into groups of no more than 5 members.

  • Introduce students to a user-friendly game creation app, such as Scratch or Kahoot.

  • Students will need to outline the theme and mechanics of their game, focusing on promoting physical exercises.

  • Groups will then develop their games, creating relevant questions or challenges related to 'Physical Exercise and the Body'.

  • Students can include graphic assets and sounds to enhance the appeal of the games.

  • Afterward, each group will present their game or quiz to the class, allowing others to participate.

Feedback

Duration: 30 to 40 minutes

🔴 Purpose: This stage aims to consolidate learning through sharing ideas and reflections. The group discussion and 360° feedback promote collaborative knowledge creation, enhancing understanding of the topic while nurturing communication and critical thinking skills.

Group Discussion

🟢 Group Discussion: Encourage a group discussion among all students, where each group shares their learnings and key insights from the activities. Use the following script to guide the discussion:

  1. Introduction: 'Let’s hear the experiences and insights gathered from each group. Everyone will have 5 minutes to share their most important findings and experiences from the activities.'
  2. Guiding Questions: 'What were your biggest challenges? What surprised you the most about the tasks you completed? How do you think these exercises can positively influence your everyday well-being?'
  3. Conclusion: 'Thank you for your insights! Now, let’s collectively reflect on what we’ve discussed.'

Reflections

1. What insights did you gain about the significance of physical exercises for mental and physical health? 2. How did the activities help deepen your understanding of the lesson topic? 3. In what ways can technology improve engagement in physical activities?

Feedback 360º

🔵 360° Feedback: Guide students to participate in a 360° feedback session where each student receives feedback from their peers. Frame the session to ensure that feedback is constructive and respectful by following these guidelines:

  1. Respect and Empathy: 'Always be respectful and empathetic. Aim to support your classmates in their improvement.'
  2. Feedback Structure: 'Each piece of feedback should include three components: a positive observation, a suggestion for improvement, and a reflective question.'
  3. Sharing: 'Everyone will have the opportunity to hear feedback from their peers as well as provide their input.'

Conclusion

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

🔍 Purpose: This stage seeks to consolidate the key takeaways, connecting the discussed topics to the students' lives and emphasizing the relevance of physical activity in contemporary routines. The conclusion serves as a reflection on how the knowledge gained can be practically applied in a compelling manner.

Summary

🏃‍♂️🔄 Summary: Let's conclude our lesson with an engaging review! Think of your body as a state-of-the-art factory. Physical exercises serve as the fuel that keeps everything running smoothly. When you engage in exercise, your 'engine' grows stronger, your 'machine' operates efficiently, and even the 'workers' (your organs) feel energized! We've explored how different exercises benefit both our physical and mental well-being and how maintaining an active lifestyle is vital for overall health.

World

🌐 In the World: In our digital era, social media and fitness applications act as valuable tools in sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Today's lesson highlighted how we can leverage these resources to motivate ourselves, discover new exercises, and document our progress. Just as digital influencers inspire millions with their fitness journeys, you too can utilize these platforms to promote well-being!

Applications

📅 Applications: Consistent exercise not only boosts our physical health but also enhances our mental wellness. We can weave physical activities into our daily lives in a light-hearted and enjoyable manner, especially with the aid of apps and social media. Whether it’s jogging in a local park, participating in a yoga session at home, or following an online exercise programme, steady practice brings forth lasting benefits.

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