ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 21 :

BK-4.2) Model respect for others by respecting opposing opinions, exhibiting the willingness to compromise, and demonstrating teamwork while engaging in physical activity.

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

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 22 :

BK-4.3) Use communication skills and strategies that promote positive team or group dynamics.

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

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 23 :

BK-4.4) Solve problems and think critically during physical activity, both individually and in groups.

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

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 26 :

BK-5.2) Evaluate the level of success within the challenge in a self-selected physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

This resource provides a variety of activities that can be used at a games tournament. The winner of the tournament is based on the number of challenges completed. This is a great way to score a culminating sports tournament. This option requires strategy and teamwork to accomplish the challenges.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (8) 21 :

8-3.2) Analyze the differences between moderate and vigorous activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Visual aids and cues

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 14 :

BK-3.7) Design and put into effect a strength and conditioning program that develops balance in all muscle groups and supports a healthy, active lifestyle.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 25 :

BK-5.1) Predict which self-selected physical activities will provide personal health benefits into adulthood.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 26 :

BK-5.2) Evaluate the level of success within the challenge in a self-selected physical activity.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 1 :

SC-1.1) Describe physical fitness activities that contribute to the improvement of specific fitness components.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Identify skills and components needed to design an individualized strength and conditioning program.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 1 :

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

This tool is extremely versatile and can be used in a number of ways. One option is to have your students work in groups (pairs, perhaps) to create a workout making sure to choose from each group (cardio, core, legs, back, chest and arms) and to try to include some of the more difficult options in addition to "easy" (medium, hard, insane).