Lesson Plan

Fitness Foundations Blueprint

In this 15-minute quiz session, students will apply their knowledge of physical fitness components and benefits by completing a timed interactive quiz, reinforcing healthy movement habits and solidifying fitness foundations.

This quick assessment engages students, identifies understanding gaps, and reinforces the importance of physical fitness components, promoting lifelong healthy movement habits.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Setup

2 minutes

Step 2

Quiz Administration

10 minutes

Step 3

Review & Wrap-Up

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Components of Fitness Uncovered

Welcome students! Today we’ll explore the five components of physical fitness. Use this slide deck to define each component, give examples, and discuss why each matters for health.

Cardiovascular Endurance

Explain that cardiovascular endurance is how well the heart and lungs supply oxygen during activity. Relate to daily life (walking up stairs, playing tag).

Muscular Strength

Highlight that muscular strength focuses on maximal force. Demonstrate a push-up or bicep curl. Discuss safe weight practices.

Muscular Endurance

Contrast strength with endurance: endurance is sustained effort. Use plank or wall-sit as demonstration.

Flexibility

Discuss the role of flexibility in reducing injury risk. Lead a simple hamstring stretch or shoulder stretch.

Body Composition

Explain how body composition reflects muscle vs. fat balance. Emphasize healthy habits over appearance.

Recap & Reflection

Quickly review all five. Encourage students to self-assess which areas they excel in and which they want to improve.