Middle schoolers will get a kick out of a lesson that asks them to first design a proposal for a kickboxing routine for Kickin' Kelly's new DVD. A second activity has them explaining the fitness routine they will follow to prepare to be a candidate for a reality show called "Fitness Island." In the process, class members identify the health benefits of aerobic exercise.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, fitness, fitness plans, aerobic exercise, exercise, healthy habits, sports, sports training

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• If a class member is involved in kickboxing, have them demonstrate moves for the class or invite a local practitioner to talk with the class
• Divide learners into five groups, give each group a different article to study, then have groups report their findings to the whole class

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with internet access and a word processing program

Pros

• A series of linked articles provides the necessary background information for the activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2