The goal of the activity is for participants to win as many rounds of Rock Paper Scissors as they can. Pupils spread out across the gym and play rock paper scissors with random people. The player that loses must get behind...

Is American growing fatter? Scholars begin with a mini lesson on reading charts and graphs using information about Human Body Fat in United States. They then transfer what they learned to charts and graphs using  harmful and...

As part of exploring different activities, students delve into performing arts as part of this activity sheet. Learners also get to share their favorite activities.

Students work cooperatively as a team and accurately throw a Frisbee. In addition, students explore fitness components and different systems of the human body.

Young scholars explore how interval training works by performing activities that involve alternating short bursts of high intensity with lower intensity activities.

Young scholars use fitness skills to solve basic math problems.

Students participate in a daily school-wide fitness program which takes place every morning following morning announcements. They complete a warm-up, a cardiovascular workout, a strength and endurance workout and finally, a cool down.

Students perform movements with streamers as part of a P.E. activity. They dance to the song Jingle Bells, following explicit directions. They practice a dance routine, and can create their own dance.

Students participate in station activities in P.E. For this physical education lesson, students do station activities. Students start out with a warm up exercise then make their way to dance, bowling, scooters, jump rope,...

Learners investigate poor health habits by identifying their own exercise habits.  In this physical education lesson, pupilsdiscuss specific pressures and situations that lead them to make poor exercise decisions at home. They bring...

To improve mobility, social skill development, and the concept of position, learners with physical disabilities work together to raise and lower a hula hoop over their heads. The activity is short and intended to be used as a warm-up.

Slot-machine-style scrolling columns display Eat choices (a food item, snack, or a full meal) and Move choices (various popular physical activities). Make a food selection and find out how much time you will need to spend...

An important part of balancing caloric intake to energy expenditure is knowing how many Calories you are consuming. In the fifth of a seven-activity series on food and energy, learners estimate their daily caloric intake, then use a...

Here you'll find a list of ideas and activity descriptions for hosting an adaptive physical education or special olympics event. It includes the setting, rules, and pointers for over 10 different track and field activities.

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

Young scholars work on their cardiovascular and muscular endurance by exercising to the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Students evaluate the fitness potential of different activities using pedometers in game/play/exercise situations.

Students can practice this activity as a warm-up during the month of December. It's a great way to teach students about different types of exercises and how they relate to the different components of fitness.

Students create a fitness goal to include one of the following: muscle building, cardiovascular development or healthful diet. They utilize a daily calendar to record progress. They utilize the Internet to research proper ways to reach...

Learners explore new sports and activities which lead them to a healthy lifestyle.

Eighth graders practice utilizing motor skills by participating in different sports activities.  In this physical education lesson plan, 8th graders participate in racquetball, shuttle cock, and baseball style activities in order to...

Students practice concepts they are studying while exercising. In this health and fitness lesson plan, studnets walk and job while discussing current classroom lessons.

Students analyze the five components of physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. They monitor heart rates, calculate target heart ranges, and assess levels of...

Learners compare sedentary lifestyles to active lifestyles. In this health lesson, students discuss the implications of different kinds of lifestyles, complete a worksheet, then participate in a physical activity.