ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 12 :

BK-3.5) Assess risks and safety factors that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

[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] VA1 (9-12) 3 :

LS-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in varsity athletics.

Millions of children play sports every year, and unfortunately over 3 million injuries occur every year. In this video, Anikar Chhabra, M.D., the director of Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, lists the top sport injuries in youths and why early sport specialization may be to blame.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (8) 37 :

8-4.7) Independently use equipment appropriately and identify specific safety concerns to prevent injuries.

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

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 12 :

BK-3.5) Assess risks and safety factors that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

[HE] (7) 2 :

7.1.2) Predict the risk of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

Examples: riding in the bed of a pick-up truck, biking without a helmet, riding without a seat belt

a. Give examples of dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

[HE] HED (9-12) 10 :

HE.2.3) Analyze how the perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Examples: addressing topics such as wearing safety equipment, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, suicide, cyber-bullying, weight management, potentially dangerous social media trends

[HE] HED (9-12) 29 :

HE.7.1) Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.

a. Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.

Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance

b. Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.

Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity

c. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.

Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges

This resource includes several videos and graphics about the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet and how to create a proper fit. These videos can be displayed during a class session and the graphics can be used to stem class discussion or can be printed to be displayed in the gym or bulletin board. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 12 :

BK-3.5) Assess risks and safety factors that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

[PE] AK2 (9-12) 12 :

AK-4.4) Research the types of injuries associated with a self-selected career choice in the field of kinesiology.

Examples: athletic trainer, coach, occupational therapist, physical therapist

[PE] ACA1 (9-12) 3 :

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

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 3 :

LS-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in individual, dual, and team sports.

[PE] VA1 (9-12) 3 :

LS-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in varsity athletics.

Start a concussion discussion at your school with Blow the Whistle on Concussions, a student-athlete outreach program designed to help change attitudes about concussions. The program includes locker room posters, handouts for players and parents, and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HEADS UP initiative. This handout gives students questions to ask when investigating a concussion. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 12 :

BK-3.5) Assess risks and safety factors that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

[PE] AK1 (9-12) 6 :

AK-3.1) Assess circumstances that might affect physical activity choices throughout the life cycle.

Smoking may be at near-record lows, but vaping remains popular. Among high school seniors, nearly 1 in 3 admitted to using some type of vaping product. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, and instead produce a vapor that consists of fine particles. So, why is vaping so popular and is it a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes? Have your students watch the video and respond to the questions.