Austin Independent School District
Forearm Pass/Setting
Here is a beautifully designed volleyball lesson plan on the forearm pass/bump and overhead pass/set. It includes a detailed multimedia presentation and set of instructional guidelines, skill cues, and lists of strategies for...
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Tae-Bo
Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo. For this physical education lesson, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class. Students reflect on their...
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Lifting Weights
Eleventh graders identify components of physical fitness. They identify 4 advantages of lifting weights. They respect each other while training in the weight room and create their own weight lifting routine.
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Cardio-Vascular Endurance
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...
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Push Up Routine
Students improve upper body strength (push-ups). This can be used as part of a strength warm-up or as a fitness station.
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Look at It from the Right Angle
Students investigate how geometry can be used in the field of fitness and physical performance. They view a video that demonstrates how doctors and therapists mention geometry as they treat sports-related injuries.
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Scooter Ships
Students explore simple physics concepts such as push/pull, friction, and speed. In this physics/physical education lesson plan, students work in co-operative groups to "build" a spaceship out of scooters and folded mats. Teams...
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Push Up Routine
Pupils improve upper body strength by doing push-ups. They practice synchronized movements they can do with a partner while in the push-up position.
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Scooter Bring Back
Students travel across the floor on scooter and pick up objects to bring back.
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Gymnastics Lesson
Students investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics. In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with the help...
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Hop on Down the Bunny Trail
Students practice various locomotor skills at six different stations. They move a 'bunny' down a 'trail' to track their progress. All of the activities must be done as a group and stress teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Everybody It
Students are in scattered formation within the playing area. The activity begins with all of students being "it". They move about the general space tagging various classmates while avoiding being tagged.