What is the first step when developing P.E. lesson plans?

• A. Determine objective
• B. Gather materials
• C. Plan for evaluations
• D. Design instruction

Answer: (A)

Setting a clear learning objective is the first step in planning a physical education lesson. When you articulate what you want students to know or be able to do by the end, you establish the direction for the whole lesson. This objective anchors the activities you choose, the cues you emphasize, and how you’ll later measure success. With a solid objective in mind, you can select appropriate drills, organize progression, and design assessments that specifically align with that goal.

For example, if the objective is for students to demonstrate controlled dribbling with the dominant hand for a minute without losing control, your activities will focus on dribbling drills, your equipment will be chosen to support practice (baskets or cones, appropriate balls), and your assessment will check whether students can maintain control for the target duration. Materials, evaluations, and the instructional design all flow from that objective, making it the natural starting point.