Examples of Incorporating Fitness Concepts into Lessons
Understanding Intensity Levels ď Ž
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Perform each activity in class for 5 minutes. Have students record heart rate after each activity and how tired they feel on a 1-10 scale. Discuss benefits and recommendation for each level. Example: Intensity Level
Low Moderate Vigorous
Activity
Recorded Heart Rate
Feeling 1-10
10,000 Steps ď Ž ď Ž
Have students wear a pedometer every day in P.E. for one week. Each day have the students engage in different activities, from low intensity to high intensity (ie. Running the mile) and record how many steps they took.
Example: Day
Activity
Monday
Skill Instruction
Tuesday
Net Game
Wednesday
Aerobic Activity
Thursday
Invasion Game
Friday
Running the Mile
Steps Taken
Balancing Calories Calories Burned during Activity
Calories Consumed
Activity/Time
Calories Burned (per 10 minutes)
Food Item
Calories Consumed
Softball or Baseball
49
10 M & Ms
34
Aerobics
64
1 Can of Coke
145
Running (9 minute mile pace)
108
1 Pepperoni Hot Pocket
530
**Based on a 130 pound person**
Balancing Calories (2) ď Ž
In an adventure race, each lap have students eat 1 M & M and perform the designated activity for the 155 pound category. Lap #
Activity
Seconds to burn the calories from 1 M&M 130 lbs
155 lbs
190 lbs
2
Fast Ballroom Dancing
50
42
34
3
Moderate Jump Rope
27
23
19
4
Playing Frisbee
92
77
63
Recommended Activity Each Week ď Ž
Class records activity log during P.E.
Monday
Sport Unit (recreational activity)
Tuesday
Fitness Day: Strength, Cardio, and Flexibility
Wednesday
Sport Unit (recreational activity)
Thursday
Fitness Day: Strength, Cardio, and Flexibility
Friday
Sport Unit (recreational activity)
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Students record activity log outside P.E.
Fitness Components & the FITT Principle ď Ž
Have the students record a FITT log for the week. Include activity in class and outside of class. Example: Day
Fitness Component
Activity
Monday
Cardiovascular Endurance
Basketball Game
Tuesday
Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility
Fitness Day
Wednesday
Cardiovascular Endurance
Basketball Game
Thursday
Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility
Fitness Day
Friday
Cardiovascular Endurance
Basketball Game
Sunday
Saturday
Skill Related Physical Fitness Components ď Ž
Create a circuit course with one station per skill related physical fitness component. Example:
Skill Related Component
Activity
Agility
Agility Course: Hoops, ladders, tight corners, etc
Balance
Yoga Poses
Coordination Power
Weight Lifting or Calisthenics
Reaction
Soccer Goalie: Rotate students between shooter and goalie
Speed
Relay Races (small teams of 2 or 3)
Benefits of Warming Up ď Ž
Have students perform stretching fitness tests before warming up and after warming up.
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Compare results and discuss the importance of warming up and how it affects the body.
***Caution: Ensure students do not stretch to the point of experiencing pain***
Stage of Physical Activity
Have each student assess what stage they are in and what strategies they should use to get to the next level.
(See “Strategies for Each Stage of Physical Activity” PowerPoint)