ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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) 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] BK2 (9-12) 9 :

BK-3.2) Assess technology and social media resources for promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

Examples: diet pills, energy/sports drinks

[PE] AK2 (9-12) 3 :

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

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 5 :

AC-3.1) Identify skills to increase health benefits while participating in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 4 :

AC-2.2) Model proper skills and components for the specified outdoor sport.

Examples: backpacking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking

[HE] HED (9-12) 9 :

HE.2.2) Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.

Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships

[HE] HA (10-12) 14 :

HA.8.2) Lead or participate in community-wide health-related events.

Examples: Relay for Life, 5K run, Longest Day activities (Alzheimer's Association)

All Trails is an online and app based resource that can be used to identify walking, running, biking, and hiking trails all over the globe. This resource categorizes trails in different categories based on difficulty, length, and terrain.  Using the app, users can track their real-time position on specific trails. This is a great tool that can make users feel comfortable exercising on a new trail. 

There is a free and upgraded (pro) version. 

   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.