PE Lesson Plan Template With Modifications for All Fitness Levels

Warm-up (8 min): Dynamic stretching or a movement game that activates the muscle groups used in the main activity. Never skip this — it prevents injury and sets the participation expectation.

Instruction + demo (7 min): Explain the skill or game, demonstrate it, and have one student model. Keep verbal instructions under 3 minutes — students learn movement by moving, not by listening.

Activity (25 min): The main practice or game. Include at least one modification for lower fitness levels and one challenge for advanced students. Rotate roles so every student gets meaningful practice time.

Cool-down + reflection (5 min): Light stretching and a brief verbal reflection: 'What skill did you improve today? What will you work on next time?'

For every activity, plan three levels: standard, modified (lower intensity or simpler rules), and advanced (increased challenge). Students self-select or you assign based on fitness assessments.

Examples: In a relay race, the modified version walks instead of runs. In basketball drills, the modified version uses a closer basket. The advanced version adds a defensive component. Same activity, different entry points.

LessonCraft generates PE lesson plans with warm-up routines, activity structures, and modification notes for diverse fitness levels.