Games 5 - Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the Year 1 Games series, the objective is to enhance pupils' leg muscle strength through various fitness exercises. The success of the lesson is measured by the pupils' ability to coordinate body movements, jump with control for height and distance, and perform a shuttle run continuously for one minute. Key terms such as fitness, control, speed, jumping, balance, shuttle run, and endurance are introduced to help the children understand the focus of the activities. The lesson requires equipment such as cones, beanbags, flat markers, benches, vaults, gym tables, an agility ladder, and a stopwatch.

The warm-up involves a beanbag drop exercise where pupils balance a beanbag on their head and attempt to catch it upon command, promoting steady speed and ready hands. The main portion of the lesson consists of circuit training with six different stations, each focusing on a fitness activity that develops leg strength and coordination. Activities include agility ladder movements, high jumps, bench jumps, hopscotch, stair jumps, and one-leg catches with a partner. Children rotate through the stations to experience each exercise. After the circuits, pupils engage in a one-minute shuttle run, aiming to complete as many runs as possible within the time limit. The lesson concludes with core exercises like the bottom balance, front and back support, and plank, encouraging pupils to reflect on the muscles they have worked and any changes they feel in their body strength.