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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students investigate a web-course designed to help them perform tests on various aspects of their physical fitness, participate in a personalized fitness plan and develop strength, endurance, flexibility and aerobic capacity. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students are introduced to the importance of warm-ups, stretching, hydration and cool-downs in exercise. They perform these activities and discuss any observations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical make up of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other structures needed in order for movments and describe the most common knee injuries and their treatment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Studnets practice basketball skills. They combine cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and strength fitness activities with skill practice and review of previously learned skills in the fitness development part of a basketball lesson. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students study a muscle journal which includes a front and back picture of the following muscles: triceps, biceps, abdominal muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings. They locate biceps on themselves and on others. Next, they utilize their journal by coloring in the picture of the biceps. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students recognize the many muscles in their bodies and how each of them work. They match muscle name to muscle function and record the information on a chart. In addition, they demonstrate how the bicep flexes and extends, how the quadriceps and hamstring muscles work in opposition to each other, etc. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study sports injuries in relation to famous athletes and everyday people. They brainstorm common sports injuries and those of famous athletes. In groups, they evaluate information related to sports injuries and take notes to report to the class and complete a cloze activity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a variety of stretching activities to improve their flexibility. Each student rotates through eight stations, completing the tasks and filling out their task cards. The stations address the flexibility of biceps, triceps, latissimus dorsi, pectorals, quadriceps, hamstrings, and abdominals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students set up eight stations with task cards and information about the muscle or muscle fiber at each station. They complete their task card by answering the questions given at the stations and rotate through each of the stations. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students participate in physical activities that involves walking that is inexpensive, not skill dependent, can be used throughout the lifetime and easily organized into a social activity. They brainstorm all the benefits of walking. Full Review »