ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 23 :

3-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class with little or no teacher redirection.

[PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

[PE] (4) 23 :

4-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class, both with teacher direction and independently.

[PE] (4) 24 :

4-3.3) Describe the difference between skill-related and health-related fitness.

[PE] (5) 22 :

5-3.1) Compare and contrast fitness benefits of various physical activities.

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

[PE] (5) 23 :

5-3.2) Actively engage in all components of physical education to the best of his/her ability.

[PE] (5) 24 :

5-3.3) Identify each component of the FITT Principle (frequency, intensity, time, and type).

Five or six fitness activities are arranged in the center (the pit) of a large circle outlined with marking spots (the race track). If desired, tumbling mats can be placed in the center of the race track to delineate the pit stop area. Students work with a partner and alternate running (or doing other locomotor movements) or rope jumping around the race track and going to the pit to perform a strength or flexibility exercise. A different exercise should be performed each time so students assure variety in their workout.

A demonstrative video is included in this resource. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 23 :

K-3.2) Participate in physical education class.

[PE] (0) 24 :

K-3.3) Discover the connection between physical activity and change in heart rate and breathing.

[PE] (1) 23 :

1-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class.

[PE] (1) 24 :

1-3.3) Verbalize how active play and physical activity strengthen the heart muscle.

[PE] (2) 23 :

2-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class in response to instruction and practice.

[PE] (2) 24 :

2-3.3) Identify physical activities that contribute to a high level of fitness and the importance of warm-up and cool-down related to vigorous physical activity.

[PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

[PE] (4) 23 :

4-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class, both with teacher direction and independently.

[PE] (4) 24 :

4-3.3) Describe the difference between skill-related and health-related fitness.

[PE] (5) 23 :

5-3.2) Actively engage in all components of physical education to the best of his/her ability.

[PE] (5) 24 :

5-3.3) Identify each component of the FITT Principle (frequency, intensity, time, and type).

[PE] (6) 21 :

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

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (6) 24 :

6-3.5) Identify the components of health-related and skill-related fitness.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

This resource is a large collection of games and activities that are fitness focused. Most of these activities are geared towards cardio fitness.

This resource includes both written and visual descriptions. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (2) 2 :

2-1.2) Demonstrate correct form for jogging and running.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (3) 2 :

3-1.2) Travel showing differentiation in pacing when jogging and running.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

Fitness testing is a part of many physical education programs across the United States. For many youngsters, the PACER test is the most difficult. Here are three lead-up activities to make the experience of administering the PACER test more enjoyable for the students. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

This video from YouTube describes the five components of fitness to elementary school students.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 23 :

3-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class with little or no teacher redirection.

[PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

[PE] (4) 23 :

4-3.2) Actively engage in physical education class, both with teacher direction and independently.

[PE] (4) 24 :

4-3.3) Describe the difference between skill-related and health-related fitness.

[PE] (5) 22 :

5-3.1) Compare and contrast fitness benefits of various physical activities.

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

[PE] (5) 23 :

5-3.2) Actively engage in all components of physical education to the best of his/her ability.

This activity is a quick warm-up created for 3-5 graders. The activity builds off previous knowledge of fitness concepts and skills such as jumping jacks, mountain climbers, burpees, etc.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

[PE] (3) 32 :

3-5.4) Identify and compare the positive social interactions when engaging in partner, small-group, and large-group physical activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (4) 32 :

4-5.4) Explain the social benefits gained from participating in physical activity at recess, in youth sports, or in other settings.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (5) 22 :

5-3.1) Compare and contrast fitness benefits of various physical activities.

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

[PE] (5) 25 :

5-4.1) Exhibit safe and responsible behavior in a variety of physical activity contexts, environments, and facilities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

This is a fitness activity focusing on cooling down and stretching after physical activity. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 24 :

3-3.3) Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

[PE] (4) 24 :

4-3.3) Describe the difference between skill-related and health-related fitness.

[PE] (6) 24 :

6-3.5) Identify the components of health-related and skill-related fitness.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (6) 25 :

6-3.6) Set and monitor an individual goal for health-related fitness based on current fitness level.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 24 :

7-3.5) Compare and contrast health-related and skill-related fitness activities.

Examples: aerobic/anaerobic exercise, power/strength, static/dynamic, reaction time

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 24 :

8-3.5) Analyze the benefits of health-related and skill-related fitness components.

Examples: stress reduction, body composition, self-esteem, less anxiety

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

This resource provides a variety of visuals to teach and apply health-related components of fitness to class activities. This is a free resource from ThePhysicalEducator.com

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