Lesson Plan

Fitness Fusion Blueprint

Students will engage in fun fitness activities and learn key nutrition facts, then apply their understanding through a circuit challenge and track healthy habits.

Helps 6th graders build foundational fitness skills, understand the role of nutrition, and develop healthy routines early by integrating movement with knowledge.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Quiz

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Explain Circuit Challenge

5 minutes

Step 4

Classroom Circuit Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Chart Completion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Get Moving & Fuel Up!

Welcome students and introduce today’s session. Explain that we’ll learn how nutrition and hydration fuel our bodies and then put it into action with a fun circuit challenge.

Nutrition Basics

Define macronutrients. Ask students to name foods they know for each category.

Why Hydration Matters

Discuss dehydration signs. Pose question: “What happens if we don’t drink enough water?”

Benefits of Cardio

Highlight benefits of cardio with real‐life examples (running, dancing).

Circuit Challenge Overview

Explain how our circuit will work. Use timer or music for rotations.

Station 1: Jumping Jacks

Demonstrate proper jumping jack form: arms fully extended overhead, feet shoulder‐width.

Station 2: Squats & Planks

Show squat technique: hips back, weight on heels, knee alignment; then transition into plank form.

Station 3: Lunges & Cool-Down

Explain lunges and cool-down stretches to finish strong.

Reflection & Goal Setting

Guide students to fill out their Healthy Habits Chart. Encourage setting a realistic goal.

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Warm Up

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Answer Key

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Ready to Get Moving?

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