This lesson plan is about Science and Physical Education. We will go over a Plant Growing competition and also an Amazing Relay Race.
These activities highlight Native American games that build body and spirit through exercise. Washington Physical Education standards seen in these activities are identified. Though written here with an eye towards elementary level students, these games are played by all ages.Consultation, review, and feedback of the Native American Games unit was provided by: Rachel Sullivan-Owens, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Cultural Coordinator and Cindy Kelly, Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe WSSDA Tribal Ambassador.
Introduces an independent and applied physical exercise program to promote physical activity and improve body composition. Promotes healthy behavior change patterns.
Course Topics Covered:
- Improve physical conditioning
- Behavior change techniques to improve overall fitness and health
- Body composition assessment
- Weight management
- Basic Nutrition
- How & why to maintain a physical activity log
- Fitness assessment/testing
- Cardiorespiratory fitness basics
- Monitoring intensity of exercise via heart rate & RPE & Talk Test
- Muscular fitness basics
- Flexibility and back health basics
- Maintaining lifelong fitness & wellness
Learning Outcomes
1. Improve physical conditioning through an individually planned exercise/lifelong fitness program
2. Implement behavior change techniques to improve overall fitness
3. Recognize and apply the value and benefits of physical fitness
4. Apply pre/post fitness assessments
An underhand or overhand throwing activity. Can be played in a regular physical education setting, classroom or at home.