Physical Activity

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Physical Activity

• Joe Paxton

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Table of Contents

• Unit Description
• Unit Rationale
• Unit Plan Goals
• Unit Plan Objectives
• National Health Education Standard Performance
  Indicators
• Unit Special Considerations
• Classroom Ground Rules
• Unit Block Plan
• Lesson Plans
• Unit Assessment
• Unit Resources

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Unit Description

• Content Area Physical Activity
• Skills Analyzing Internal and External
  Influences, Self Management
• Grade Middle School
• Number of Lessons 4

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Unit Rationale

• Nearly half of American youths aged 12-21 years
  are not vigorously active on a regular basis.
  About 14 percent of young people report no recent
  physical activity. Inactivity is more common
  among females (14) than males (7) and among
  black females (21) than white females (12).
  Participation in all types of physical activity
  declines strikingly as age or grade in school
  increases (CDC, 2001). Physical activity
  benefits include Helps build and maintain
  healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Helps
  control weight, build lean muscle, and reduce
  fat. Prevents or delays the development of high
  blood pressure and helps reduce blood pressure in
  some adolescents with hypertension.
• Reference
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  (2001, November). Available http//www.cdc.gov/
  nccdphp/sgr/adoles.htm

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Unit Plan Goals

• The students will comprehend concepts related to
  physical activity.
• The students will demonstrate the ability to
  analyze internal and external influences, and
  self manage their physical activity.

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Unit Plan Objectives

• Lesson 1 Benefits of Physical Activity
• Content
• A student will identify the health benefits of
  physical activity.
• Skills
• A student will analyze influences on personal
  activity levels

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Unit Plan Objectives

• Lesson 2 Types of Activity
• Content
• A student will identify the components of fitness
• A student will explain the frequency, intensity
  and amount of time needed for healthful physical
  activity
• Skill
• A student will self-manage using a log to
  document heart rates and activities participated
  in.

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Unit Plan Objectives

• Lesson 3 Playing it Safe
• Content
• A student will describe how to use proper
  equipment and precautions to protect themselves
  during physical activity
• A student will explain the importance of
  protective equipment when playing sports
• Skill
• A student will self-evaluate the protection used
  during physical activity

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Unit Plan Objectives

• Lesson 4 Influences on Physical Activity
• Content NONE
• Skills
• A student will describe how different influences
  affect physical activity choices
• A student will analyze influences on physical
  activity.

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National Health Education Standards Performance
Indicators

• Lesson 1
• Content
• Students will be able to comprehend concepts
  related to physical activity.
• Skills
• Demonstrate the ability to influence and support
  others in making positive health choices
• Lesson 2
• Content
• Students will be able to comprehend concepts
  related to physical activity
• Skill
• Analyze how media influences the selection of
  health information and products

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National Health Education Standards Performance
Indicators

• Lesson 3
• Content
• Students will be able to comprehend concepts
  related to physical activity.
• Skills
• Demonstrate the ability to influence and support
  others in making positive health choices
• Lesson 4
• Content
• Students will be able to comprehend concepts
  related to physical activity
• Skill
• Analyze how media influences the selection of
  health information and products

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Unit Special Considerations

• When teaching students about physical activity
  it is important to remember that not all of the
  students are physically active and may not be
  accepting to physical activity. Students may not
  be physically fit and may be struggling with
  their physical appearance so the students should
  be encouraged to respect the thoughts and
  feelings of others related to physical activity.

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Unit Ground Rules

• All students are unique with their physical
  fitness. Be sure to respect the abilities of all
  the students.

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Unit Block Plan
Lesson Title Concept Skill
1. Benefits of Physical Activity Identifying benefits of physical activity Analyzing Internal and External Influences
2 Types of Activity Components and Concepts of Fitness Self Management
3 Playing it Safe Emphasizing the importance of proper protection Self Management
4 Influences on Physical Activity Identifying the influences of physical activity Internal and External Influences
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Lesson Plans
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Unit Assessment Strategies

• Content and Skill
• Analyzing Influences
• Performance task Interviewing Adults about
  physical activity
• Performance task Performing a skit that shows
  an influence of physical activity
• Self Management
• Performance task Document in a log physical
  activities and heart rates.
• Performance task Listing common sports injuries
  and listing common safety equipment

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Unit Resources

• Student
• www.healthteacher.com
• Teacher
• www.healthteacher.com
• www.cdc.gov