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Explore some of the causes and preventions of heart disease. Young learners play a game of tag in which the taggers role play as risk factors for heart disease. Players who are tagged call out "heart alert" and are saved when someone else exercises with them. A fun way to review heart health and get some exercise!

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cardiovascular disease, the cardiovascular system

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tag games, heart disease, prevention, risk factors, calisthenics, physical education
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Simulation
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Year
2001

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