FITNESS UNIT – SECOND GRADE
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Lesson 1Introduce Safety Rules, Review Travel Stop And Own Space, Review Cardio Cards |
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| Part one – incorporate travel stop. Part two – review the cardiovascular cards. Each time you review a new card, have the class find a new own space. When they are in the new own space review the next card. Allow students to get water between part one and two of the lesson. This is great place to discuss hydration and why it is important to drink water. Part 3 – use the six cards with music, which will reinforce the travel-stop skills, when the music stops they will stop and rotate to the next card. Leave some time at the end of the lesson to do the stretches on the reverse side of the cardiovascular cards. Define Cardiovascular. Discuss the connection between lungs/O2 and heart. Communication is the emphasis this lesson
Culmination: Hand out – Write down at least three things you can think of that will increase your activity time when you are not at school. |
Movement Concepts
2.1 Define “open space.” 1.1 Move to open spaces within boundaries while traveling at higher rates of speed. Fitness Concepts 3.1 Participate in physical activities for increasing amounts of time that are enjoyable and challenging. 4.3 List ways to increase physical activity time outside of school. 4.4 Explain that water is essential during physical activity to maintain normal body temperature and normal blood volume .4.7 Describe the relationship between the heart and lungs during physical activity. Aerobic Capacity 3.2 Participate 3-4 times per week, for increasing amounts of time, in moderate to vigorous physical activities that increase breathing and heart rate. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Lesson 2Stretching And Strength Concepts |
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| Part one – Begin with a cardiovascular workout. Review the strength and stretch activities that are on the cards. Introduce how a muscle get’s stronger and more flexible. Review the properties of muscles and why they should be strong and flexible. Part two/three – find some games that include strength and stretching within them. Alternate; let the kids come up with a game, or activity that enhances strength and stretching.
Culmination: Hand out – Write down at least three activities that would be easier to do with stronger muscles. |
Muscular Strength/Endurance
3.3 Perform abdominal curl-ups, modified push-ups, oblique curl-ups, forward and side lunges, squats, and triceps push-ups from a chair or bench, to enhance endurance and increase muscle efficiency. 3.6 Sustain continuous movement for increasing periods of time, while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity. 4.13 Identify the muscles that are being stretched during specific physical activities. 4.14 Explain why it is safer to stretch a warm muscle than a cold muscle. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Muscular Strength/Endurance 4.9 Describe how muscle strength and muscle endurance enhance motor skill performance. 4.10 Identify muscles that are being strengthened while performing specific physical activities. 4.11 List activities or skills that would be accomplished more efficiently with stronger muscles. 4.12 Explain the role that weight-bearing activities play in bone strength. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation.
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Lesson 3Cardio Games And Activities With Emphasis On Cooperation |
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| Part one – warm up using the strength stations. Part two/three – Be sure to review playing with the flags. Play some fitness games that include using the flags. Let your students work in groups to create a cardiovascular game. Encourage activities and groups that keep the emphasis on cooperation. Partner Cards is a great activity to use as an example. Even an action as simple as giving back the flag and helping the person put it back on is a great example of cooperation!
Stretch to cool down Flexibility Activity Picture Chart |
Muscular Strength/Endurance
3.3 Perform abdominal curl-ups, modified push-ups, oblique curl-ups, forward and side lunges, squats, and triceps push-ups from a chair or bench, to enhance endurance and increase muscle efficiency. 3.6 Sustain continuous movement for increasing periods of time, while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Lesson 4Jump Rope Basic Jump |
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| Part one – Play one game that the students created last lesson. Part two: Introduce the basic jump from American heart book. Discuss how to use wrists, and the timing for a jump. Work on jumping from 2 feet to 2 feet, 2 feet to 1 foot, and 1 foot to 2 feet while jumping rope. Part three – Bring the concept of shapes in once the class has the concept of the basic jump. (Jump with a wide shape, small shape, wide then narrow, etc.) Another part 3 activity can include creating a routine that uses all three jumps.
Cool down with stretches. During the lesson, have the students check their pulse. Are they in their training heart rate range? What does the student have to do in order to slow their heart rate down? What if their heart rate isn’t fast enough? |
Fitness Concepts
3.1 Participate in physical activities for increasing amounts of time that are enjoyable and challenging. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Aerobic Capacity 3.2 Participate 3-4 times per week, for increasing amounts of time, in moderate to vigorous physical activities that increase breathing and heart rate. Manipulative Skills 1.16 Jump a turned rope repeatedly. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.3 Acknowledge one’s opponent or partner before, during, and after an activity or game and give positive feedback on their performance. 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. 5.6 Demonstrate how to solve a problem with another during physical activity. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Lesson 5Long Rope Turning And Jumping |
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| Part one – Basic Jump routines created last week. Include a strength workout. Part two – Refine the skills of turning the rope. What to look at as you turn the rope? How do you time it to start turning the rope together? What action does the turning arm do? How close or far apart should the two ends of the rope be? Jumpers should think about: What do you look at as you jump? What action do your knees and feet do? How high should you jump? Where should you jump in relation to the rope? After you have gone through these points, you can have them try jumping the three jumps that they did last lesson, while they are long jumping. (2 feet to 2 feet, 2 feet to 1 foot, and 1 foot to 2 feet.) Part three – Sneaking Through the Front Door.
Be sure to cool down with stretches. During stretches, have the students talk about which muscles are being stretched. Periodically check heart rate as the students jump. Is there a difference between jumping when you turn your own rope and jumping when someone else is turning the rope? What is the difference? Why do you think that is?
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Manipulative Skills
1.16 Jump a turned rope repeatedly. Rhythmic Skills 1.19 Perform with a partner rhythmical sequences related to simple folk dance or ribbon routines. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. 4.13 Identify the muscles that are being stretched during specific physical activities. |
Lesson 6Directions (Body Surfaces) And Levels |
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| Part one – Warm up with a cardiovascular activity. Part two – should include a brief review, verbally and physically of the three body surfaces and the three levels. Part three – a problem solving activity that incorporates cooperation between two partners creating a sequence that uses the three directions and levels.
Stretch to cool down How can you make your activity more cardiovascular challenging? What is the difference between resting and exercising in regards to your heart rate? Why? |
Fitness Concepts
3.1 Participate in physical activities for increasing amounts of time that are enjoyable and challenging. Aerobic Capacity 3.2 Participate 3-4 times per week, for increasing amounts of time, in moderate to vigorous physical activities that increase breathing and heart rate. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Body Composition 3.6 Sustain continuous movement for increasing periods of time, while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Aerobic Capacity 4.8 Compare and contrast changes in heart rate before, during, and after physical activity. 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.3 Acknowledge one’s opponent or partner before, during, and after an activity or game and give positive feedback on their performance. 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. 5.6 Demonstrate how to solve a problem with another during physical activity. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Lesson 7SPUD |
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| Part one- Fitness activities. Part two – Review the skill of rolling a ball to a target. Part three – Teach the class how to play spud.
New Rules: Fitness Spud In addition to the letter, if the person rolls the ball through your legs, you must do 5 push ups. If they miss, the roller must do 5 push ups! Each game you can use a different strength exercise. How do you know you are getting more fit? Have you been active outside of school? For one month keep a journal. Resting heart rate each morning. Activity log and THR Aerobic Fitness Activity Log – worksheet |
Manipulative Skills
1.7 Roll a ball for distance using proper form. Manipulative Skills 2.8 Compare changes in force and speed when rolling a ball, and when rolling a ball for distance. Fitness Concepts 3.1 Participate in physical activities for increasing amounts of time that are enjoyable and challenging. Aerobic Capacity 3.2 Participate 3-4 times per week, for increasing amounts of time, in moderate to vigorous physical activities that increase breathing and heart rate. Muscular Strength/Endurance 3.3 Perform abdominal curl-ups, modified push-ups, oblique curl-ups, forward and side lunges, squats, and triceps push-ups from a chair or bench, to enhance endurance and increase muscle efficiency. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Body Composition 3.6 Sustain continuous movement for increasing periods of time, while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Assessment 3.7 Measure improvements in individual fitness levels. 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.3 Acknowledge one’s opponent or partner before, during, and after an activity or game and give positive feedback on their performance. 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. 5.6 Demonstrate how to solve a problem with another during physical activity. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Lesson 8Two Square |
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| Part one – six station fitness work out. Name the muscles being worked. Check pulse at the cardio stations. Partner Ball Carry. Emphasize cooperation and communication. Part two – Lead up with ball handling to self and with a partner. Part three – teach 2 square (1v1) and play. If time allows, have the students rotate and play a variety of people.
Explain and demonstrate the difference between a strike and a catch. |
Manipulative Skills
1.13 Strike a ball using correct grip and side orientation. Fitness Concepts 3.1 Participate in physical activities for increasing amounts of time that are enjoyable and challenging. Aerobic Capacity 3.2 Participate 3-4 times per week, for increasing amounts of time, in moderate to vigorous physical activities that increase breathing and heart rate. Muscular Strength/Endurance 3.3 Perform abdominal curl-ups, modified push-ups, oblique curl-ups, forward and side lunges, squats, and triceps push-ups from a chair or bench, to enhance endurance and increase muscle efficiency. Flexibility 3.5 Demonstrate proper form for stretching the hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Body Composition 3.6 Sustain continuous movement for increasing periods of time, while participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Self Responsibility 5.1 Participate in diverse group settings without interfering with others. 5.2 Accept responsibility for one’s own behavior in a group activity. Social Interaction 5.3 Acknowledge one’s opponent or partner before, during, and after an activity or game and give positive feedback on their performance. 5.4 Encourage others using verbal and non-verbal communication. 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment during physical activities. 5.6 Demonstrate how to solve a problem with another during physical activity. Group Dynamics 5.7 Participate positively in physical activities that rely on cooperation. |
Rhythm & Mini-Moves 