Introduction to Physical Activity
Lesson 2: "I can set personal physical activity goals." Choices (pick 2): Create SMART goals for physical activity, share goals in a class discussion, draw a poster of your goals.
Lesson 3: "I can perform basic stretching exercises." Choices (pick 2): Follow a stretching video, create a sequence of 5 stretches, teach a family member a stretch.
Lesson 4: "I can engage in a light aerobic activity." Choices (pick 2): Go for a 15-minute walk, dance to your favorite songs for 15 minutes, perform a low-intensity workout.
Lesson 5: "I can understand the role of hydration in physical activity." Choices (pick 2): Track your water intake for a day, read about the importance of hydration, create a hydration reminder chart.
Exploring Physical Activities
Lesson 6: "I can participate in a variety of aerobic activities." Choices (pick 2): Walk/jog for 20 minutes, take a bike ride, perform a fun aerobic workout video.
Lesson 7: "I can understand and practice basic body strength exercises." Choices (pick 2): Do a set of push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, create a poster illustrating each exercise, teach a peer or family member a body strength exercise.
Lesson 8: "I can explore activities that promote flexibility." Choices (pick 2): Participate in a beginner's yoga session, try a series of dynamic stretches, create a stretch routine and share it.
Lesson 9: "I can engage in activities that improve my balance." Choices (pick 2): Practice standing on one leg, try a beginner's balance workout, create a balance challenge and attempt it.
Lesson 10: "I can understand the benefits of regular physical activity." Choices (pick 2): Write a journal entry on how physical activity affects your mood and energy, create a presentation on the benefits of physical activity, interview a family member about their physical activity and its benefits.
Personal Health and Wellness
Lesson 11: "I can identify healthy eating habits." Choices (pick 2): Keep a food diary for a day, prepare a healthy meal or snack, create a poster on balanced diet essentials.
Lesson 12: "I can understand the importance of sleep for health." Choices (pick 2): Write a paragraph on how sleep affects health and performance, track your sleep for a week, create a bedtime routine for better sleep.
Lesson 13: "I can explore methods to manage stress." Choices (pick 2): Practice 10 minutes of meditation, try out two stress-relief activities (e.g., reading, walking), write about how physical activity helps manage stress.
Lesson 14: "I can demonstrate basic first aid knowledge." Choices (pick 2): Learn and summarize key first aid tips, create a first aid kit, simulate a basic first aid scenario with family or friends.
Lesson 15: "I can recognize the importance of personal hygiene in wellness." Choices (pick 2): Create a daily hygiene checklist, research and present on the link between hygiene and health, design a campaign poster promoting good hygiene practices.
Understanding and Preventing Injuries
Lesson 16: "I can recognize common physical activity-related injuries." Choices (pick 2): Research and write about common injuries in youth sports, create an infographic on injury prevention, discuss injury experiences and prevention strategies with peers.
Lesson 17: "I can apply basic principles of injury prevention." Choices (pick 2): Demonstrate proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, design a safe workout routine, prepare a presentation on the importance of using protective gear.
Lesson 18: "I can understand the basics of first aid for sports injuries." Choices (pick 2): Learn about RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) treatment, create a first aid guide for sprains and bruises, simulate a first aid response scenario.
Lesson 19: "I can practice safe techniques while participating in physical activities." Choices (pick 2): Record yourself performing an exercise focusing on form and safety, teach a family member about exercise safety, participate in a peer review of exercise techniques.
Lesson 20: "I can make informed decisions about when to rest and recover." Choices (pick 2): Keep a diary of your physical activity and note any signs of overtraining, create a recovery plan for after intense exercise, and discuss rest's role in preventing injuries.
Reflection and Goal Revision
Lesson 21: "I can reflect on my physical activity achievements." Choices (pick 2): Write a reflection on the past four weeks, create a video diary of your journey, share your achievements in a class discussion.
Lesson 22: "I can set new physical activity goals." Choices (pick 2) Update or create new SMART goals, design a goal board, share your goals with a peer for accountability.
Lesson 23: "I can plan a personal physical activity project." Choices (pick 2): Outline a week-long personal fitness challenge, plan a family activity day, design a new game or activity.
Lesson 24: "I can implement my personal physical activity project." Choices (pick 2): Carry out the plan from Day 23, document the process and results, adjust the project based on experience.
Lesson 25: "I can present my personal physical activity project." Choices (pick 2): Prepare a presentation on your project, share lessons learned and achievements, participate in a class virtual gallery walk.