Fitness Challenges

Learning Outcomes

Description Of Activity

 Concept of fitness and provides examples of physical activity to enhance fitness Student Targets Skill: I will accurately perform each fitness challenge. Cognitive: I will identify at least 3 activities that enhance fitness. Fitness: I will identify the components of health-related fitness. Personal & Social Responsibility: I will follow class rules and etiquette in order to help create a positive activity environment. Teaching Cues 

• Begin on the Start Signal
• Stay Active in your Station Area
• On Stop Signal, Reset Station Equipment and Rotate to the Next Station

 

• Create a large circle or grid with hula-hoops identifying each station. Number stations 1-6 using Fitness Station Cards.
• Place station cards and pencils inside hoops.
• Create groups of 4-6 students. Send each group to a different station to begin the rotation.

 

• Today were going to complete a series of Health-Related Fitness Challenges by working in stations and then rotating after 3 minutes.
• Look at the station number where youre starting. Be sure to start with the same number on your challenge card (teachers provide an example). Write down how many repetitions of each exercise or challenge you complete.
• I will be at Station 6 helping with your individual assessment.

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

Equipment/Material Required

6 hula-hoops
6 Fitness Station Cards
1 Health-Related Fitness Challenge Card per group
4-6 exercise bands
1 MyPlate Coloring Sheet per student
2 pencils per statio