Grade 4 Physical Education Lesson Plan

Objective: Students will be able to define basic exercise, perform different kinds of basic
exercises, and recognize the importance of exercise in daily life.

I. Introduction

 Begin the lesson by asking students what they think basic exercise is and why it is
important.
 Explain that exercise is any physical activity that helps maintain or improve overall health
and fitness.
 Connect this definition to the learning objective of the lesson.

II. Define What is Basic Exercise

 Show students examples of basic exercises such as jumping jacks, push-ups, and
squats.
 Have students brainstorm other basic exercises they know.
 Discuss the benefits of each exercise and how they help improve strength, flexibility, and
cardiovascular health.
 Connect this activity to the importance of understanding what basic exercise is.

III. Perform Different Kinds of Basic Exercises

 Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different basic exercise to
practice.
 Have students demonstrate their assigned exercise to the class.
 Rotate groups so that each student has the opportunity to try different exercises.
 Provide feedback and encouragement to help students improve their form and
technique.
 Connect this activity to the learning objective of performing different kinds of basic
exercises.

IV. Recognize the Importance of Exercise in Daily Life

 Discuss the benefits of regular exercise, including improved physical health, mental well-
being, and academic performance.
 Have students brainstorm ways they can incorporate exercise into their daily routines,
such as taking a walk after dinner or playing sports with friends.
 Encourage students to set personal fitness goals and track their progress over time.
 Connect this activity to the importance of recognizing the importance of exercise in daily
life.

V. Conclusion

 Review the key points of the lesson, including the definition of basic exercise, different
kinds of basic exercises, and the importance of exercise in daily life.
 Encourage students to continue practicing basic exercises and staying active outside of
school.
 Provide resources for students to learn more about exercise and fitness.
Learning Activities:

1. Exercise Stations: Set up different exercise stations around the gym or playground
where students can practice different basic exercises, such as jumping rope, lunges, and
sit-ups.
2. Fitness Challenge: Create a fitness challenge for students to complete, such as doing as
many push-ups as they can in one minute or holding a plank position for as long as
possible.
3. Dance Party: Have a dance party where students can move and groove to their favorite
music, incorporating aerobic exercises into their dance moves.

Alignments to State Standards (Philippines):

 Department of Education Order No. 31, s. 2015: National Physical Fitness Test (NPFT)
for Grades 4 to 12
 Department of Education Order No. 66, s. 2017: Policy Guidelines on Healthy Food and
Beverage Choices in Schools and DepEd Offices

By engaging in these hands-on and unique activities, students will not only learn about basic
exercise but also develop a positive attitude toward staying active and healthy in their daily
lives.
 Detailed lesson plan in Teaching Physical Education

I. Objectives

a. students will be able to define basic exercises;

b. performs different kinds of basic exercise; and

c. recognizes the importance of exercise in daily life.

II. Subject Matter

a. Skill: Locomotor skill

b. Activity: perform different kinds of basic exercises
c. Reference

III. Materials

IV. Learning activities

Teacher’s activity Learner’s activity

a. Routine activity

I. Prayer

Everyone, please stand for the short prayer

II. Greetings

Good morning class.

III. Classroom assembly

Please arrange your distance and pick up the

dirt under your chairs then put it in your trash
bags.

IV. Checking of attendance

The leader of each group kindly write on a ¼

sheet of paper who is absent from your group
and pass it to me.

V. Assignment

Yesterday I asked you to answer the activity

that I let you take home.

Kindly pass your papers properly just like we

practice.

VI. Review

Last time what did we discuss?

That’s right! It's good that you still remember

our last lesson.

b. Lesson proper

introduction and motivation

(the teacher will present different pictures to

the students)

what is exercise?

The core of any fitness program should

include some form of continuous movement.

Plank
is an ideal exercise for strengthening vital
core muscles covering the abdomen, back,
hips, and pelvis. This exercise could also
help improve posture and strengthen the
muscles of the lower back.
How to
1. Rest the forearms on the ground.
2. Keep the arms parallel to the body at
a shoulder-width distance.
3. Look at a spot on the floor to have the
spine and neck neutralized.
4. Keep the head in line with the back.
5. Slightly lift the legs and the core a
little upwards with the tip of the toes
on the ground and hold it. Leg lifts
might be difficult in the beginning, so
take time to master them gradually.
6. The weight of the body will be
 distributed between the forearms and
toes.
7. Retain the position for 30 seconds to
a minute. Do multiple sets of 30
seconds to a minute in one exercise
session.

Possible benefits
 Eliminates back pain
 Gives a toned belly
 Improves posture and balance
 Enhances muscle flexibility

Crunches

Crunches are a multi-joint exercise that

focuses on abdominal muscles. It could help
improve agility and the overall fitness levels
of the child.

How to

1. Lie flat on the floor with feet hip-width

apart.
2. Keep the knees bent.
3. Interlace the hands behind the head,
with the thumbs behind the ears.
4. Tilt the chin slightly up.
5. Start pulling the abdomen inwards
gently.
6. Curl up by lifting the neck, head, and
shoulder blades off the ground.
7. Hold the posture for a moment and
lower the body to the ground, slowly.

Possible benefits

 Builds the core strength

 Increases the flexibility of the torso
 Works out all the abdominal muscles

Rope skipping is a simple and effective

morning exercise that can enhance physical
fitness and improve agility and stamina in
children. It also relieves stress and improves
blood circulation.

How to

1. Choose the right rope — one that’s

not too long and one that reaches
nearly the shoulders when folded in
half.
2. The ropes should have handles that
are comfortable to grip – neither too
light nor too heavy.
3. Stand up and hold the rope handles in
both hands.
4. Extend the hands and forearms a foot
away from the body at an angle of
45°.
5. Step over the rope; the rope will hang
behind.
6. Without moving the hands, use wrists
to swing it over the head.
7. Hop over when the rope comes
towards the front of the feet.
8. Use the ankles, but do not bend the
knees, to jump.
9. For a safe exercise, pick up a
comfortable pace.

Possible benefits

 Regulates the heart rate

 Tones the upper and lower body
muscles
 Improves balance, agility, and
coordination
 Prevents diseases like osteoporosis
 One of the finest exercises for weight
loss
 Works out the whole body

Benefits of basic exercise.

Being physically active can improve your

brain health, help manage weight, reduce the
risk of disease, strengthen bones and
muscles, and improve your ability to do
everyday activities. Adults who sit less and
do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity gain some health benefits.

I. Introduction and Motivation

Before we proceed to our new topic for today,

let’s have first a game.

Now I want you to group yourself into four

group.

Are you ready?

I will be giving you an envelope and each

envelope has a puzzle and all you have to do
is arrange it to form a picture.

In this activity you only have 30 minutes to do

the task and after doing it the first one to
finish the task has to clap their hands in order
for me to identify whose group had finish the
task.

Each group has to decide and choose 1

member to tack it on the board.

Did you all understand our instruction.

(The teacher will distribute their activity in

each group)

(Your time starts now.)

Time is up! Now paste your activity on the

board.

So, class what did you notice from the

pictures on the board?

Any guess? From the back?

II. Skill learning/practice

For your activity, I will group you into two
groups. All you have to do is draw anything
you want using any basic exercise that we
discuss.

III. Activity (description or instruction)

Direction: Match column A to column B. Write

your answer from the space provided.

_____1. Jogging

_____2. Plank

_____3. Swimming

_____4. Lunge

_____5. Arm stretching

d. Quieting Activity

everybody gathered at the center.

Before I give you your assignment, we will be

singing. But first do you want to sing?

Ok, now we will be singing (_____) do you

know this song?

Ok I will sing first and you will follow.

Wow very good!

Did you have fun?

Wow that’s nice to hear.

e. evaluation (based on the objectives)

V. Remarks/Agreement:

Create an exercise dance. Any music can do.

Be creative and perform it next meeting.