Unit Plan 20 (Grade 2 PE): Fitness Circuit 2.0

Focus: Build endurance and reinforce simple healthy activity habits through active rotating fitness stations, repeated movement, and discussion about how students can stay active every day.

Grade Level: 2

Subject Area: Physical Education (Fitness Concepts • Active Participation • Healthy Habits)

Total Unit Duration: 1 core session + 2 optional sessions (1–3 weeks), 50–60 minutes per session

I. Introduction

Students continue building fitness understanding by participating in a more developed station-based circuit that keeps them moving for much of class. This unit uses a dynamic warm-up with music and a series of Rotating Fitness Stations such as jump rope lines, step-ups, agility ladder patterns, and simple core work to help students practice endurance, movement control, and effort. Students also talk about what it means to build healthy habits, including moving regularly, stretching before activity, playing outside, and choosing active games. The goal is to help students feel successful during repeated fitness work while also beginning to connect PE class to healthy choices they can make beyond school.

Essential Questions

• How can I stay active and keep trying during a fitness circuit?
• What does my body do when I move for a longer time?
• What are some healthy activity habits I can do at school, at home, or during playtime?
• How can short station activities help me build endurance and stronger movement habits?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:

1. Participate actively in fitness stations for much of class time with steady effort.
2. Demonstrate safe movement patterns during simple endurance and body-control tasks.
3. Describe simple healthy activity habits such as stretching, moving every day, and active play.
4. Recognize that repeated movement and exercise can help the body grow stronger and more prepared for activity.

Standards Alignment — 2nd Grade (SHAPE America-based custom)

• PE:S3.2a – Active Participation in MVPA Participate consistently in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity during class activities and games.
  • Example: Students remain active during a series of tag games, fitness challenges, or relay activities without sitting out unless instructed.
• PE:S3.2c – Basic Fitness Behaviors Name simple healthy habits related to physical activity such as regular movement, stretching, and being active during playtime.
  • Example: Students share examples like “I ride my bike,” “I play outside,” or “I stretch before running.”

Success Criteria — Student Language

• I can stay active during fitness stations and keep moving when the timer is running.
• I can do station exercises safely and with control.
• I can name healthy activity habits like stretching, walking, running, or playing outside.
• I can explain how active movement helps my body.