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Utah Lesson Plans
Subject:
Health Education
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Level:
Middle School
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    5 Measures of Fitness

    5 Measures of Fitness

    Overview

    Students will be able to list the 5 measures of fitness, describe them, and give at least two examples for each. They will practice/attempt the examples.

    Summary

    Students will be able to list the 5 measures of fitness, describe them, and give at least two examples for each. They will practice/attempt the examples.

    Materials

    • Projector
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • computers for students
    • white boards
    • markers
    • ball

     

    Student Prior Knowledge

    • Muscular, skeletal, and digestive systems
    • nutrition - calories

     

     

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Students will be able to: list the 5 measures of fitness, describe and give two examples for each one.

    Instructional Procedures

    Bellwork: With a partner, list as many things about fitness you can think of in 3 minutes

    Video clip: Studio C for fun (see attachment)

    Class Discussion: What they wrote about fitness. Use the ball as the "speaking stick". As they mention write down the measures. Students take notes as explanations of each are given. Kinesthetic actions for each measure.

    • Heart & lung endurance - hands to center of chest
    • Muscle strength - muscles flexed
    • Muscles endurance - repeat muscles flexing a few times
    • Flexibility - twist at waist
    • Body composition - pinch skin at waist

    With each measure 2 or 3 examples will be practiced or discussed.

    Heart & lung: biking, running, swimming

    Strength: Push-up, lift an object, tug of war

    Endurance: how many push-ups in a minute; how many sit-ups in a minute, how long hold object straight out to side of body. Flexibility: touch toes, touch fingers behind back, butterfly sit

    Body composition: have calipers, BMI reader, show formula

    Students will create their own presentations showing the 5 measures and giving at least 2 examples for each.

    Strategies for Diverse Learners

    Kinesthetic learning, repetition, hands-on

    For gifted learner: they will create a cross-training fitness plan

     

    Extensions

    Keep track of their exercise routines and compare them to a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

    Assessment Plan

    Students will create a google presentation with a partner which depicts the 5 measures of fitness, descriptions and examples for each. They will share with me and present to other students.