The six categories of this fitness gram project line up with many of the state standards for fitness testing. There is a component in this project for each individual to set a goal for each of the fitness tests to be taken. In this way,...

Seventh graders examine the role the nervous system plays in our bodies.  In this nervouse system lesson students complete a fact or fiction game then research on the Internet if the facts are true or not.

Learners study the importance of life style choices in keeping good heart health.  In this cardiovascular lesson plan students complete activities that allow them to better understand risk factors and prevention of getting...

Learners investigate where the blood in our hearts travels by observing a diagram in class.  In this cardiovascular lesson plan, students examine their own heart by checking their pulse in class.  Learners investigate a human body...

Young scholars explore the basic anatomy and functions of the cardiovascular system. They identify parts of the cardiovascular system according to the levels of organization. In addition, they trace the path of a blood cell through the...

Students view a video, they summarize the function or job of each body system. They are asked why is it important that athletes in training or a person who wants to tone muscles or stay healthy should comprehend how the systems could...

Students create their own exercise videos while learning that exercise can enhance body composition and self-concept, as well as improve heart health. They identify and discuss the various forms of exercise in which they can participate...

Students in a special education class work to improve their endurance. As a class, they complete the same exercises at the beginning of each class trying to increase the number of reps. They are also introduced to healthy eating habits...

Students explore the cardiovascular system. Through the use of video, students observe the heart pumping an oxygen-enriched blood supply through arteries to the muscles in use during exercise. They participate in activities to explore...

Young scholars work with partners to count their pulse for 1 minute. After 1 minute students record their pulse rate on graph paper. Next young scholars do different exercises for 1 minute. After each exercise students write down the...

Young scholars examine what is needed to maintain a healthy cardiovascular endurance. They practice jumping rope and other skills. They combine the movements into a rountine and determine their target heart rates.

Students study human anatomy and physiology.

Middle schoolers design a cardiovascular fitness program that encourages them to implement it in their daily lives.

Students get a cardiovascular workout while applying geographical concepts and processes by keeping track of mileage traveled from location to location until reaching the state capital.

Students practice volleyball skill-related activities while working on cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Students engage in a light cardiovascular instant activity while actively listening for audible cues.