ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (1) 22 :

1-3.1) Identify the benefits of participating in physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation. [PE] (2) 22 :

2-3.1) Describe the benefits of participating in moderate to vigorous activities outside physical education class.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation.

[PE] (3) 22 :

3-3.1) List physical activity opportunities outside physical education class.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation.

A University of Maryland study reports a 50 percent drop in the number of 9 to 12 year-olds who spent time in outdoor activities. But doctors know humans need to spend time in the outdoors to stay healthy. If you get outside and do things, you feel better.  

This video resource discusses the importance of being active outside. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 22 :

K-3.1) Differentiate between active play and non-active play outside physical education class.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation.

[PE] (0) 29 :

K-5.1) Acknowledge that physical activity is important for good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (1) 22 :

1-3.1) Identify the benefits of participating in physical activity for at least 60 minutes a day.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation. [PE] (1) 29 :

1-5.1) Identify physical activity as a component of good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (2) 22 :

2-3.1) Describe the benefits of participating in moderate to vigorous activities outside physical education class.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and peer assistance to model correct physical education participation.

[PE] (2) 29 :

2-5.1) Describe the relationship between physical activity and good health.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[HE] (3) 20 :

3.7.1) Develop a plan for responsible personal health behavior.

Examples: keeping an activity log, planning activities that reduce stress

[HE] (3) 21 :

3.7.2) Describe healthy practices that maintain or improve personal health.

Examples: wearing appropriate footwear or clothing for outdoor activity

Subject: Physical Education (K - 2), Health Education (3)
Title: Move it! The Importance of Daily Exercise
URL: https://healthpoweredkids.org/lessons/move-it-the-importance-of-daily-exercise/
Description:

This lesson helps young people understand why exercise is important for their bodies and minds. The youth will experience how they feel different before and after physical activity. They will estimate how much exercise they get each day and think of ways they can be more active.

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