to view or download - CBSE

Physical FitnessActivity :Sta yin g Fit !BACKGROUND :The child has a duty for his community. He needs to spread the messageof good health to every part of the community he comes in contact withand the advantages of physical fitness.Physical fitness : Keeps our body in excellent shape. It makes the bodysupple. It tones up muscles and strengthens bones.Generates spirit of camaraderie : It teaches a child aboutteamwork and unselfish play. Playing for team and not for personalaccomplishment is the goal.Teaches to accept defeat gracefully : It assists a child in developingthe skill for handling disappointmentsGenerates healthy spirit of competition.Channelizes energies constructively : It inspires and energizesyoungsters.Makes a child more disciplined.Builds self esteem and confidence : Sports improves body posturesand lends grace to the body, thus enhancing self-esteem. It boosts achild's morale when he excels at a specific skill he has. e.g. If he isvery good at fielding and bowling in cricket, he can work moretowards honing that skill.Builds good immune system : It improves body immune system thuspromoting good health. It builds good appetite.METHODOLOGY:1. Students are asked to make posters on “Staying fit”.CONCEPT :There is a need forawarenessin the society aboutstaying fit.OBJECTIVE :To spread awareness inthe locality aboutphysical fitness.MATERIALSREQUIRED:A small mat(2mx2m), musicplayer, cassette.If mat is not availablenewspapers can be used.MODE :GroupTIME REQUIRED :One hour2. A rally can be organized in and around the community.3. Dressed in a sporty attire to get a feel of the run for health, studentscan demonstrate poses, slogans, verbaldialogues, importance of medical kitetc.on the microphone and spread themessage .A team of teachers has tosupervise the whole event. Constant softspeech and well-planned instructions onhow to perform the breathing exercises isessential.35