Year 10 Physical Education & Health Lesson Plan

Subject: Physical Education & Health

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

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

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.