ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 23 :

6-3.4) Identify available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 23 :

7-3.4) Utilize available technology to enhance physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 23 :

8-3.4) Determine the benefits of using available technology during physical activity.

Examples: active videos, active gaming systems, heart rate monitors, health apps

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 25 :

8-3.6) Use available technology to evaluate the quantity of individual exercise needed for optimal functioning.

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) 4 :

BK-2.1) Explain the terminology associated with exercise and participation in selected individual-performance activities.

Examples: dance, net and wall games, target games, outdoor activities

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 1 :

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

Examples: outdoor activities, 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] ACA1 (9-12) 3 :

AC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 4 :

AC-2.2) Identify skills and components needed for the individual to participate successfully in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 5 :

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

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 10 :

AC-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in physical activity and outdoor sport, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.

This geocaching lesson includes links to a geocaching video and online resources. This plan includes warm-up and assessment ideas.

Objectives:

● The student will be able to download the free geocaching app onto their phones (if students don’t have access to a phone they can share with other students and/or the teacher).
● Students will be able to follow a map and locate the area of the cache.
● Students will be able to find a cache based on the directions of the app.

   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] ACA1 (9-12) 3 :

AC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 4 :

AC-2.2) Identify skills and components needed for the individual to participate successfully in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 5 :

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

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 8 :

AC-4.2) Understand how individual actions impact the environment.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 9 :

AC-5.1) Discuss how outdoor adventures can be beneficial for quality of life.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 10 :

AC-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in physical activity and outdoor sport, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 1 :

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

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 2 :

AC-1.2) Exhibit proper fitness component techniques in outdoor activities to achieve a desired level of health enhancement.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 3 :

AC-2.1) Demonstrate safe and appropriate use and care of equipment and facilities used in outdoor activities.

Examples: archery, canoeing, fishing, hunting

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 4 :

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

Examples: backpacking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 5 :

AC-3.1) Apply skills learned to execute a higher level of physical fitness while participating in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 6 :

AC-3.2) Participate in challenging activities requiring the utilization of newly-acquired skills.

This resource includes lesson planning, risk management policies, and emergency protocols for rock climbing.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] ACA1 (9-12) 4 :

AC-2.2) Identify skills and components needed for the individual to participate successfully in outdoor activities.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 5 :

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

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 8 :

AC-4.2) Understand how individual actions impact the environment.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 9 :

AC-5.1) Discuss how outdoor adventures can be beneficial for quality of life.

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 10 :

AC-5.2) Discuss and evaluate the individual benefits of participation in physical activity and outdoor sport, and the social benefits for the individual, family, school, and community.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 1 :

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

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 2 :

AC-1.2) Exhibit proper fitness component techniques in outdoor activities to achieve a desired level of health enhancement.

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 3 :

AC-2.1) Demonstrate safe and appropriate use and care of equipment and facilities used in outdoor activities.

Examples: archery, canoeing, fishing, hunting

[PE] ACA2 (9-12) 4 :

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

Examples: backpacking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking

This resource includes lesson plans, risk management procedures, and emergency protocols for the sport of kayaking.