CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Muscles and Exercise
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Health and Fitness: Health Quests: Recipe for Recycling
Use the given sites and worksheet to brainstorm an original invention for a product to be manufactured from recycled materials.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Jamaica: Human Body: Healthy and Hygienic Habits During the Day
Surf the waves with Courtney. Find out how to stay fit and healthy, just like her.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist
What does a physical therapist do? What are the working conditions, training, employment outlook, and earnings? Find out if this jobs for you.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity Introduction
Who needs physical activity? How can it help? Find out here with this introduction to physical activity from the CDC.
Read Works
Read Works: Slim Gym
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to exercise without a gym or equipment. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Fit for Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses how to stay healthy and physically fit through diet and exercise. This passage is intended for guided practice and is designed to reinforce essential reading...
Read Works
Read Works: Celebrate National Nutrition Month!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text listing some simple things people can do to help them stay healthy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Free Management Library
Carter Mc Namara: Employee Wellness Programs
This is essentially a link page for employee wellness programs, but also defines what it is and what companies are doing about it.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro Carnival Parade: Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise
Gabriel is a samba dancer in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the healthy lifestyle habits he follows to stay fit.
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate "F" Is for Fat?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses Arkansas' approach to tackling childhood obesity by giving report card grades to schools according to the number of children who have reported obesity. This passage...
Other
Univ. Of Idaho: Student Wellness Program
This site contains information on the wellness program that is available to staff and students of the University of Idaho.
Other
Aahperd Archive Collection
Learn about the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance archives located at Springfield College in Springfield, MA.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Much Physical Activity Is Needed?
Learn how much physical activity you should partake in every day in order to maintain good health and weight in this brief essay. Also learn when it is necessary to consult your physician before starting a physical activity routine.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Pe
Primary Resources provide pdf and html documents for lessons that include: warm-up activities, dance & gymnastics, invasion games, striking & fielding games, net/wall games, fitness & athletics, outdoor & adventurous...
WebMD
Web Md: Help for Shin Splints
This site from WebMD Health provides a great article on the treatment for shin splints written by Richard Weil, MEd, CDE. Includes methods such as rest, massage, ice, stretching and strengthening. Very helpful and not too in-depth,...
WebMD
Web Md: Achilles Tendon Problems
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the problems that can arise from the Achilles Tendon. Includes several pictures, quite a few links, and answers to commonly asked questions. This article has sections on causes,...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic:target Heart Rate Calculator
Check your target heart rate for safe and effective exercise according to your age and health status in this interactive heart rate calculator
PE Central
Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Twelve Days of Winter Break
At this website, find exercises for each of the "Twelve days of winter break." Stay fit during the holidays and work these simple exercises into your daily routine.
Other
Teaching Ideas: p.e. Ideas
This website is a great resource to discover new physical education activities to bring to the classroom. Activities are grade appropriate (although keep in mind this is a British site and curriculum standards may differ).
ClassFlow
Class Flow: French Am I Fit?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart resource was created for a French foreign language class. The content topic is Am I fit?
Read Works
Read Works: Saving for a Cause
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a class that saved pennies to help people quit smoking. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra for Students and Teachers
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer offers specialized news resources for students and teachers. Content includes background information for the top stories of the week, full multimedia packages (video, audio, graphics, and text) which explore...
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