Year 10 Physical Education & Health Lesson Plan

Subject: Physical Education & Health

Level: Year 10
Duration: 38 minutes
Number of Students: 26

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Objective:

Students will develop confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills in a practical setting through engaging physical activities.

Lesson Plan:

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Start the class with a dynamic warm-up routine to prepare students for physical activities.

2. Introduction to Class Focus (3 minutes)
- Discuss the importance of confidence, resilience, and problem-solving in achieving goals both in physical activities and daily life.
- Explain how these skills can be developed through practical experiences.

3. Main Activity - Obstacle Course Challenge (25 minutes)
- Divide students into small groups of 4-5.
- Set up an obstacle course in the school gym or outdoor area with various challenges that require problem-solving and teamwork.
- Each group must navigate the obstacle course, overcoming challenges such as rope climbs, tunnel crawls, and balance beams.
- Encourage students to support and motivate each other, emphasizing the importance of resilience in facing obstacles.
- Rotate groups through the course, allowing each student to experience different challenges.

4. Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)
- Lead students in a cool-down stretching routine to prevent muscle soreness.
- Gather the class for a brief reflection on what they learned during the activity.
- Discuss how they applied problem-solving skills, demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, and built confidence through teamwork.

Assessment:

- Observations during the obstacle course challenge.
- Participation and engagement in group activities.
- Reflection on personal growth in confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

Resources:

- Cones, ropes, balance beams, mats for the obstacle course.
- Timer or stopwatch for tracking activity duration.

Integration:

- Aligns with the NZ Health & Physical Education Curriculum (Level 5) focusing on building physical competencies, attitudes, and social skills.
- Students will develop skills outlined in the NZ Curriculum Key Competencies, including thinking, using language and symbols, managing self, relating to others, and participating and contributing.

References:

- New Zealand Curriculum: Health & Physical Education

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This lesson plan is designed to engage Year 10 students in practical activities that promote physical health while building important life skills such as confidence, resilience, and problem solving.