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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Physical Fitness Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. In this self-guided unit, you will be introduced to the components of fitness, principles of exercise,...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Fitness

For Students 9th - 10th
Why exercise? Information on the link between exercise and disease prevention, on how to begin an exercise program, on staying motivated, and on different ways to get fit.
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WebMD

Web Md: Fitness

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of fitness can be found at WebMD's site. Read about what exactly fitness is, the benefits of being fit, the three components of fitness, how one goes about getting fit, and more. Links to related information are...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Eating and Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive animated simulation allows students to make connections between the real world and the physical world. Uses interactive tools to explore issues such as calories, exercise, diet, fitness, and weight control.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Season Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, students have fun in fitness as they follow along with their teacher to perform various exercises and stretches found in the different seasons. Doing activities like playing baseball and cross-country skiing, students...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Bingo Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
This instructional activity is similar to traditional bingo. Each student gets a fitness bingo card. Creating space between them and their peers, students will act out the exercise if they have it on their bingo card.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wheel of Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson is very similar to the popular television show Wheel of Fortune. Students are chosen to spin the Wheel of Fitness and whatever they land on is the exercise they perform.
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Pbs Learning Media: Kids in Motion: Weather Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson plan, learners "rediscover" weather as they use movement to act it out. Using their whole body to bend, stretch and exercise, students follow along as the teacher calls out and moves different types of weather.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Quiz

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See how much your children know about physical fitness, in this quiz from Arthur: "Arthur Weighs In."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Background Information

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the importance of fitness, with this guide from Arthur: "Arthur Weighs In."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Butterfly Life Cycle Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
Science and exercise unite in this lesson plan! Students learn about the life cycle of a butterfly while performing certain physical tasks at each stage.
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Thinkport Education

Maryland Public Television: Topston Fitness Trail [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The city council in Topston wants to build a fitness trail in a nearby park to help its citizens become more physically fit and puts you in charge of the task. This workbook will help guide you in making the big decisions and experience...
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Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Health House: Food, Fitness and Fun: 24/7

For Teachers K - 1st
Engage your students in what it means to live a healthy life. They'll learn how to read food labels and understand basic nutrition. They'll take part in fun active play and learn about exercise benefits. Learn why healthy habits such as...
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Pbs Learning Media: Uno Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson uses the popular card game, UNO. Students form small groups, and then take turns picking up cards and performing a specific exercise. Each card color has a designated exercise associated with it and the number on the card...
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Pbs Learning Media: Sports Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, students learn about fitness and sports! Students follow along with their teacher to perform exercises that can be found in all different sports.
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Pbs Learning Media: States of Matter Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, students use their science knowledge and apply it using physical activity! Learning about the stages of matter, solid, liquid and gas, students perform an exercise for each as the teacher calls out an object such as soup...
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Pbs Learning Media: Memory Lane Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
With this activity, students get a brain and body workout! Students work in pairs as the teacher calls out physical tasks such as high fives and tunnel tens. As the teacher is calling out these partner exercises, students must listen...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fun in Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, young scholars follow along as their teacher walks them through a variety of exercises and stretches targeting the whole body.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Dice: Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Read the die to find out what exercise to do and how many repetitions are needed, keep a running tally of rolls to see who gets the highest score.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Animal Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson using commonly known animals such as a fox, dog and an inchworm, learners enjoy learning about the movements of various animals. The teacher demonstrates how to move and be like that animal using various exercises and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Birthday Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, surrounding a theme children love, their birthdays, students will exercise, move and stretch in way you might while celebrating a birthday.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Family Doctor: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
In order to exercise we usually need to be motivated. This article may motivate you to find the benefits of physical fitness as well as provide some suggestions for its implementation. Links to related articles are also provided.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Season Fitness

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students have fun in fitness as they follow along with their teacher to perform various exercises and stretches found in the different seasons. Doing activities like playing baseball and cross-country skiing, students learn about the...

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