ALEX Classroom 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) 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.