Fifth graders learn that most gym injuries are preventable, and discover the simple rules that keep an activity space safe, from clearing the area to checking equipment, then check what they know.
Students will be able to…
A gym full of balls, ropes, and moving bodies can be fun or dangerous, and the difference is usually a few simple rules. What keeps an activity space safe for everyone?
Project this and answer each question about staying safe in a gym or activity space — read the explanation after each one.
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A gym full of balls, ropes, and moving bodies can be fun or dangerous. The difference is usually a few simple rules. What keeps an activity space safe?
Students answer questions about gym safety.
Students find risks in a scene.
Students make a safety poster.
Students reflect on gym safety.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Apply safety rules in a gym or activity space.
Practice habits that prevent activity injuries.
Make safe decisions about equipment and space.
Value a safe environment for everyone's play.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students list the top gym-safety rules, add why each one matters, and turn them into a poster for the class, so the rules are clear to everyone. A printable gym-safety worksheet is in the PE & Health library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.