ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 30 :

6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 30 :

7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 30 :

8-3.11) Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[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) 18 :

BK-3.11) Design and implement a nutrition plan to sustain a healthy, active lifestyle.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 18 :

BK-3.11) Create a healthy meal plan that integrates caloric intake and output.

Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate app to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you make positive changes. Healthy eating can help you achieve a healthier life overall.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [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] (6) 30 :

6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 30 :

7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

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

[PE] (8) 30 :

8-3.11) Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[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] BK2 (9-12) 8 :

BK-3.1) Analyze the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition.

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.

[HE] (8) 19 :

8.6.2) Analyze how keeping an activity record will help an individual to attain a personal health goal.

Examples: using food journal to track nutritional intake, My Fitness Pal, Fitbit, digital tracking device, track daily activity with activity log

[HE] HED (9-12) 27 :

HE.6.1) Assess personal health status and health practices to establish a baseline for setting health and fitness goals.

Examples: blood pressure, resting heart rate, BMI, vaccination status

[HE] HED (9-12) 28 :

HE.6.2) Set long-term goals for achieving optimal health and implement short-term steps to reach the goals.

Examples: assess current health and fitness status, develop plans based on assessment results, implement and monitor plans

Learn the difference between strength, endurance, and power in this lesson. This lesson can be organized as self-paced for students to enjoy on their own or teachers could use the slide presentation to pace the instruction of this content. Students will find out how body fat impacts both fitness and health, the different types of exercise, and how to create an activity plan.  

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 30 :

6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 30 :

7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 30 :

8-3.11) Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

Students are given a pre-designed activity log in which they chart physical activities they are doing at home or within the community. Some days, the activities are predetermined by the teacher to work on a certain component of fitness. Other days, students are given a list of activity choices to pick from. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 30 :

6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 30 :

7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 30 :

8-3.11) Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

This is a fitness tracker designed for students to use during the summer. However, this tracker can be downloaded in a word document so it can be edited to better fit your students' needs.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 30 :

6-3.11) Identify a variety of ways to track fitness and nutrition.

Examples: apps, spreadsheets, journals

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (7) 30 :

7-3.11) Compare and contrast the various methods of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] (8) 30 :

8-3.11) Utilize one method of tracking fitness and nutrition.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

This resource is a listing of applications that can be downloaded free or with a fee. These health-focused apps, games, and sites give students information on a host of essential and often taboo topics about bodies. These resources can be used to discuss how technology-based apps can be beneficial in improving health and fitness.