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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students research a country related to the Olympics. They participate in physical education activities included in the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students work on their physical fitness level in preparation for the physical fitness test. They practice throwing and catching a frisbee. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study the components of fitness assessment; apply various assessment tools used in assessing fitness; apply the rules for each tool in measurement; record personal fitness measurements and interpret/compare the results of personal measurement. They determine a personal plan for improvement of personal fitness components. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students practice skills of physical fitness to prepare for The Presidential Physical Fitness Test. They practice daily using specific exercises like curl ups and the one mile run/walk. The lesson allows students to project a profile needed for passing and they are encouraged to undertake healthy lifestyle choices. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students use the internet to complete a fitness test and test their fitness knowledge. Choosing one area to improve on, they design and implement an improvement plan. They share their plan with their classmates and answer questions which they discuss to end the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of setting and measuring a fitness goal. They conduct analysis of data to create a goal with target levels of performance. The goal must include the essential components of flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students develop a personal fitness plan that enables them to improve or maintain their level of physical fitness based on the results from their first set of fitness tests. Plans cover areas such as aerobic fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and areas of growth. Students monitor their physical activity in and out of school and track the progress of their plan. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students participate in a variety of aerobic conditioning exercises in preparation for the President's Challenge Fitness Test. As a whole class they participate in a fast walk exercise, and rotate through different fitness stations involving jogging in place, step-ups, curl-ups, and jumping rope. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students invite their family members to participate in a family fitness night at the school to encourage fitness and to promote and inform parents about physical fitness testing. They use a map of the school to locate the different activities and use optional score sheets to keep track of their scores. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify and explore how to set goals for their individual fitness tests, as well as to practice a positive work ethic towards completing those goals. They identify what the Presidential and National test scores are for their specific age group. Students then receive a star on which they write their name and their own personal goals. Finally, they use each leg of the star for a different test. Full Review »
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