Sixth graders learn the components of physical fitness — heart fitness, strength, flexibility, endurance, and rest — and discover enjoyable activities that build each one, so they can stay active in ways they love.
Students will be able to…
Being “fit” isn’t just one thing — it’s several! A great runner and a great gymnast are fit in different ways. What are the parts of fitness, and how do we build each one?
Project this and tap each part. Have students explore the components of fitness and activities that build each one.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
A runner and a gymnast are fit in different ways — what are the parts of fitness?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Achieve and maintain health-enhancing fitness.
Apply concepts related to movement and fitness.
Comprehend concepts about physical fitness.
Practice health-enhancing behaviors.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pick one activity they enjoy for each fitness component and plan to try it this week. A printable fitness sheet 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.