1-6-2010
Fitness
Grade Level: 5-7
NASPE: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns to perform a
variety of physical activities.
STATE: 116.22.6.2.C Practice in ways that are appropriate for learning skills
116.23.7.2.C Describe the importance of goal setting in improving skill.
116.24.8.2.B Identify and apply similar movement concepts and elements in a
variety of sport skills
116.24.8.2.C Describe the importance of goal setting in improving skill
CHARACTER: Responsible for self-control and safety during activity around
equipment
Demonstrate Sportsmanship before, during, and after the activity
Working on Fitness Together in Teams
Content: Talk to the students about each of the Fitness Components. Explain
the difference between Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance. Have the
students help create the 10 different fitness challenges for the activity.
Learning Experience: Separate the class into 10 even teams. Each team
starts at a different fitness area. Use hula hoops with fitness cards inside
so the students know where to go. Each team works together on the fitness
challenge by reading the task cards. Examples of the cards may include: 25
jumping jacks, 30 abdominal crunches, 15 push ups, 30 jump ropes, etc. The
activity is over when all the stations have been completed.
Variation: Allow the students to create their own fitness challenge. Add
more workout equipment like medicine balls & hand weights.
BASKETBALL STATIONS- LAY UPS, THREE POINTS, TWO SHOTS
