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Running/Wiffle Ball
Students explain the basic rules for wiffle ball. In this physical education instructional activity, students record the steps they took during their 4 mile run. Additionally, students participate in a game of wiffle ball.
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Interval Workout
Learners explore how interval training works by performing activities that involve alternating short bursts of high intensity with lower intensity activities.
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Weight Training
High schoolers practice gaining strength by weightlifting. In this physical education lesson, students discuss ways to safely build muscle by examining the parts of their body they will be using in the weight-room. High...
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Everybody It
Students are in scattered formation within the playing area. The activity begins with all of students being "it". They move about the general space tagging various classmates while avoiding being tagged.
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On the Sidelines
Students investigate their pulse rate. They chart their resting pulse rate if they are unable to participate in Physical Education using a stop watch.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Fitness
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.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Eating and Exercise
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Season Fitness Lesson Plan
In this instructional activity, 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...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Physical Fitness Activity
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,...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on a Personal Fitness Program
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of exercise and fitness. The questions evaluate students on designing a personal fitness program.
WebMD
Web Md: Weight Loss Exercise and Weight Control
WebMD provides a page on exercise. Content discussed includes the benefits of exercise, what type of exercise is best to do, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and some examples of easy-to-do exercises.
WebMD
Web Md: Fitness
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fun in Fitness Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students follow along as their teacher walks them through a variety of exercises and stretches targeting the whole body.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Bingo Lesson Plan
This lesson 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 Learning Media: Wheel of Fitness Lesson Plan
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Quiz
See how much your children know about physical fitness, in this quiz from Arthur: "Arthur Weighs In."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fitness Background Information
Learn about the importance of fitness, with this guide from Arthur: "Arthur Weighs In."
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Pbs Learning Media: Kids in Motion: Weather Fitness Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan, students "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 Learning Media: Kids in Motion: Water Cycle Fitness Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students unite science and physical activity to learn about the water cycle!
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Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise
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.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Season Fitness
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...
Other
Presidential Youth Fitness Challenge
Find out how you can take part in the President's Challenge to increase your physical activity and earn awards.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Butterfly Life Cycle Fitness Lesson Plan
Science and exercise unite in this activity! Students learn about the life cycle of a butterfly while performing certain physical tasks at each stage.
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