BC PHE Lesson Plans

BC PHE Active Living Lesson Plans

Active Living lesson plans that support healthy routines, fitness, and daily movement for BC K-5.

Children engaged in fitness and cardio activities

Active living focus areas

  • Daily movement habits
  • Fitness and endurance building
  • Goal setting and reflection
  • Safe participation and routines

Grades K-5 coverage

Health-enhancing activities
Personal fitness goals
Outdoor and indoor movement
Self-management strategies

Sample activities

Real activities from our library you can use in your lessons.

Warm-up
5 min

Jumping Jack Variations

Start with 10 regular jumping jacks, then cross-body jacks, seal jacks, and star jumps. Mix variations on teacher call.

Jumping
Landing
Warm-up
5 min

Jogging Laps

Students jog around the perimeter of the gym at their own pace. Maintain steady rhythm and swing arms naturally. Elevates heart rate and prepares muscles.

Running
Warm-up
5 min

Four Corners Movement

Each corner has a different movement: jumping, hopping, running, skipping. Start at any corner, perform movement for 20 seconds, then rotate clockwise.

Equipment

Cones

Jumping
Hopping
Running
Skipping

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FAQ

What does Active Living cover in BC PHE?

It emphasizes daily movement, fitness, and personal well-being habits.

Do lessons work for mixed ability groups?

Yes. Activities include options to scale intensity and complexity.

Are these lesson plans BC aligned?

Yes. Content aligns with BC competencies and Big Ideas.

Can I use these indoors?

Yes. Many lessons include indoor adaptations.