Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Body Self-Awareness

Objectives

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

This stage of the lesson plan aims to establish a solid foundation for students' body self-awareness. By identifying and understanding the limits of their own bodies, students will be able to perform movements safely and effectively. Additionally, developing these practical skills is fundamental for connecting with the job market, where the ability to understand and respect physical limits is essential in various professions, especially those involving intense physical activities.

Main Objectives

1. Identify and recognize the parts of their own body.

2. Understand personal physical limits through practical activities.

3. Develop body awareness to perform safe and appropriate movements.

Side Objectives

1. Stimulate self-confidence and self-esteem when performing physical activities.
2. Promote socialization and teamwork during activities.

Introduction

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

This stage aims to contextualize the topic, awakening students' interest and connecting body self-awareness to real situations and the job market. By doing so, students will understand the importance of knowing their own limits and capabilities from an early age, which prepares them for a healthy life and potential careers that demand this skill.

Contextualization

Body self-awareness is fundamental from childhood, as it allows children to understand their physical limits and capabilities. Imagine an athlete who knows every movement their body can make, or a dancer who knows exactly how far they can extend their arms or legs. These professionals started developing this body awareness early on, and it helps them avoid injuries and enhance their performance in their activities.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Interestingly, many professionals, such as physiotherapists, physical educators, and trainers, use body self-awareness to create personalized exercise programs. In the job market, this skill is crucial for professions that require physical effort, such as construction, dance, high-performance sports, and even in ergonomics, where it is necessary to adjust the work environment to the physical capabilities of employees to avoid injuries.

Initial Activity

To spark students' interest, show a short video of a high-performance athlete, such as a gymnast or a professional dancer, performing complex movements. Then, ask a provoking question: 'Have you ever thought about how these athletes know how far they can go with their movements without getting hurt?'

Development

Duration: (40 - 45 minutes)

The development of this stage aims to provide a practical experience that allows students to explore and understand the limits of their own bodies. Through interactive and reflective activities, students develop a body awareness that is essential for performing safe and efficient movements, both in daily activities and in sports and professional practices.

Covered Topics

1. Identification and naming of body parts.
2. Exploration of possible movements with each body part.
3. Understanding personal physical limits.
4. Importance of body self-awareness for health and safety.

Reflections on the Theme

Guide students to reflect on how knowing their own bodies can help them in daily activities and situations that require physical effort. Ask how they think athletes and professionals who work with their bodies manage to avoid injuries and improve their performance through body self-awareness.

Mini Challenge

Exploring the Limits of the Body

In this practical activity, students will perform a series of movements to explore the limits of their own bodies. They will identify how far they can extend their arms and legs, bend and rotate, always respecting their limits and without causing discomfort or pain.

Instructions

1. Divide students into pairs.
2. Provide a spacious area so they can move freely.
3. Ask each student, in their pair, to perform a series of movements such as stretching their arms to the sides, raising their arms above their head, touching their toes with their hands, rotating their torso to the right and left, and other simple movements.
4. Encourage students to observe and note the movements their partner can or cannot perform.
5. After each movement, ask students to discuss how they felt and if they noticed any discomfort or difficulty.
6. Conclude the activity with a group discussion, where each pair shares their observations and reflections on the perceived limits.

Objective: Develop students' body awareness, allowing them to identify their physical limits and understand the importance of respecting them.

Duration: (25 - 30 minutes)

Evaluation Exercises

1. Ask students to draw a human figure and identify the main parts of the body.
2. Request that students write a brief reflection on a movement they found difficult to perform and how they could improve it.
3. Hold a discussion circle where each student shares a discovery about their own body during the practical activity.
4. Administer a short questionnaire with questions such as: Which part of the body did you find most difficult to move? Why? How do you think athletes train to understand their limits?

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

This stage aims to consolidate students' learning, ensuring they understand the importance of body self-awareness and how it can be applied in their lives. By promoting reflection on the topic, students can internalize the concepts discussed and recognize the relevance of the subject for their health and safety.

Discussion

Promote an open discussion with students about what they learned during the lesson. Ask about the discoveries they made regarding their own bodies, the challenges they faced while performing the movements, and how they believe body self-awareness can be useful in their daily lives and future professions. Encourage them to share their reflections on the importance of respecting their own body limits and how this can prevent injuries and improve performance in physical activities and other contexts.

Summary

Recap the main content presented in the lesson, such as the identification and naming of body parts, the exploration of possible movements with each body part, and the understanding of personal physical limits. Highlight the importance of body self-awareness for health, safety, and performance in physical activities.

Closing

Explain how the lesson connected theory (concepts of body self-awareness) with practice (activities exploring body limits) and its applications (injury prevention and performance improvement). Emphasize that body self-awareness is an essential skill that can be developed from an early age and has practical applications in various areas of life, including the job market.