ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 26 :

6-3.7) Explain the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity and show correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Examples: dynamic and static stretching

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 26 :

7-3.7) Employ a variety of appropriate dynamic and static stretching techniques engaging all major muscle groups.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 14 :

BK-3.7) Demonstrate correct stretching technique and appropriate skill on resistance-training machines or with free weights.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 15 :

BK-3.8) Identify components of a personal fitness plan.

Examples: strength exercises, stretching exercises, cardiovascular exercises, and nutritional balance

Foam roller exercises are an excellent self-myofascial release technique. Foam rolling improves mobility, posture, and performance in the gym. By including foam rolling exercises in warm-up routines for weight lifting,  along with dynamic and/or static stretching, they’ll help loosen and improve your mobility/range of motion.

This resource is a collection of videos showing proper techniques for foam rolling. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 26 :

6-3.7) Explain the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity and show correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Examples: dynamic and static stretching

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[HE] (6) 2 :

6.1.2) List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness.

Examples: stretching techniques, regular exercise, equipment safety, flu shot, obtaining immunizations against HPV and other conditions

Have you ever wondered what stretching actually does to your muscles and your body? What is the best way to stretch? And why are some people...stretchier than others? Those questions and more will be explored in this TED-Ed video.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in two or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: aerobics, movement education, strength and conditioning activities

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] SO2 (9-12) 10 :

SO-5.2) Attain a level of fitness readiness to officiate different sports.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 1 :

SC-1.1) Describe physical fitness activities that contribute to the improvement of specific fitness components.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 1 :

SC-1.1) Demonstrate necessary components of physical fitness to achieve a desired level of individual success while participating in fitness activities.

The purpose of this activity is to get students' heart rates elevated using a gamified approach. This resource comes with a "fit deck" of cards. Students will complete the activities on the cards in a relay-like activity.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 26 :

6-3.7) Explain the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity and show correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Examples: dynamic and static stretching

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 26 :

7-3.7) Employ a variety of appropriate dynamic and static stretching techniques engaging all major muscle groups.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 14 :

BK-3.7) Demonstrate correct stretching technique and appropriate skill on resistance-training machines or with free weights.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 15 :

BK-3.8) Identify components of a personal fitness plan.

Examples: strength exercises, stretching exercises, cardiovascular exercises, and nutritional balance

This resource is informational material that can be used by the teacher to incorporate into their lesson planning. This text defines flexibility, identifies how to build flexibility, explains how much stretching is enough, and covers the benefits of flexibility. This resource includes pictures, important terminology, and review questions. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in one or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor pursuits, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 11 :

BK-3.4) Investigate physical activities available in home and community to develop beneficial, healthy behaviors.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 24 :

BK-4.5) Identify safe practices for participating in physical activity, exercise, and movement practices, individually or in a group.

Examples: injury prevention, hydration, use of equipment, implementation of rules, sun protection

APE accommodation suggestions: verbally prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 25 :

BK-5.1) Discuss the health benefits of a self-selected physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 26 :

BK-5.2) Choose a level of challenge to experience success while participating in a self-selected physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 28 :

BK-5.4) Identify the opportunities for social interaction and social support in a self-selected physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

According to statista.com, fitness running is one of the most popular physical activities in the United States with almost 56 million people participating in 2017. That number is an increase of approximately 14 million people since 2007. With that in mind, OPEN and the New York Road Runners have teamed up to bring you an outcomes-based approach for preparing your high school students to enjoy a lifetime of fitness running.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 8 :

BK-3.1) Explain the benefits of a physically active lifestyle as it relates to preparation for college and/or a career.

APE accommodation suggestions: Physical activity knowledge, engagement in physical activity, participation in fitness activity, fitness knowledge, assessment and program planning, nutrition, stress management- Refer to the IEP or special education teacher for academic and testing accommodations.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 13 :

BK-3.6) Participate several times a week in a self-selected lifetime activity, dance, or fitness-related activity outside school hours.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 15 :

BK-3.8) Identify components of a personal fitness plan.

Examples: strength exercises, stretching exercises, cardiovascular exercises, and nutritional balance

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 16 :

BK-3.9) Determine target heart rate and apply that information to a personal fitness plan.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 17 :

BK-3.10) Research and design a comprehensive personal fitness program to enhance a healthy, active lifestyle to develop lifelong health habits based on the components of health.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 19 :

BK-3.12) Identify healthy stress-management strategies.

Examples: relaxation, deep breathing, aerobic exercise

This activity is designed for students to understand the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. Worksheets that link to PowerPoints for students to complete and make notes are attached. Also attached is a homework sheet that can be used for the section which will test the students' knowledge and understanding of healthy active lifestyles.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 15 :

BK-3.8) Identify components of a personal fitness plan.

Examples: strength exercises, stretching exercises, cardiovascular exercises, and nutritional balance

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 27 :

BK-5.3) Participate in self-selected physical activities that meet the need for self-expression and enjoyment.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] AK2 (9-12) 3 :

AK-1.3) Demonstrate knowledge and strategies needed to perform a specific lifetime activity with proficiency.

This free resource from Open Online Physical Education Network contains a variety of activities, assessments, lesson plans, and planning tools designed to teach kids to learn to love fitness running. 

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

Note:  Open Online Physical Education Network is a free resource, but teachers need to create a free account to access the resources available.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

This activity will help students exhibit competency in Koosh Ball. The activity features an exercise warm-up that includes adaptation for adapted physical education. Activities will be viewed on the Smartboard for students to perform. 

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 21 :

6-3.2) Participate in a variety of moderate to vigorous activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in one or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor pursuits, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

Creative Mode Fitness is a fun and vigorously active way to teach students critical fitness concepts and basic fitness planning.

The main objective of this module is to teach students fundamental fitness concepts through fun and vigorously active learning activities. Students will produce safe and appropriate training routines in a group setting, as well as personal Tabata routines.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 3 :

BK-1.3) Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

Examples: stretching, walking, jogging

APE accommodation suggestions: Shorten distance; remove time restraints; remove cadence.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 17 :

BK-3.10) Research and design a comprehensive personal fitness program to enhance a healthy, active lifestyle to develop lifelong health habits based on the components of health.

The purpose of the activity is to have students work together to solve challenges while also incorporating fitness activities.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.