3.3 Improving physical fitness level

Life orientation

Grade 9

Fitness level and mobility

Module 20

Programme for improving physical mobility and fitness level

Activity:

To develop and implement a programme for the improvement of physical mobility and the improvement of the general fitness level

[lo 4.2, 4.3]

You have learnt a lot in this module about physical development. You have evaluated the fitness and abilities of your own body and you might have discovered that there is room for improvement.

• Now you must design a programme for the improvement of your own mobility and fitness. The following aspects, among others, should be indicated:

the purpose of the programme;

the duration of the programme (e.g. three months), how regularly you will exercise (e.g. every day, every second day, etc.), and when progress will be measured;

the exercises, the reason for each, as well as the duration of each;

instruments with which to measure progress.

ASSESSMENT :

• This assessment must be done after implementation of the programme

Assessment

Learning outcomes (LOs)

LO 4

Physical development and movement

The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and participate in, activities that promote movement and physical development.

Assessment standards (ASs)

We know this when the learner :

4.2 refines and evaluates own and peer move

ment performance including rotation, balance and elevation;

4.3 assesses own physical wellness level and sets personal goals for improvement;

4.4 critically evaluates and executes a game plan for individual or team sport;

4.5 reports on and discusses sport ethics.