Objectives
- Describe ways to add movement to everyday activities.
Lesson Plan
Too often, physical activity is presented as exercise, exercise, and more exercise. Exercise is great; however, there are many ways to move and get the benefits of exercise and have fun at the same time. What’s most important is that youth get the recommended hour or more of physical activity each day. So, play, participate in a game or sport, or even do a leisure activity, like going for a walk. It all adds up! Make the fit choice to move many times, many ways, and in many places each day.
Set The Stage
Ask for a student to join you at the front of the class. Have that student demonstrate how they move to tie their sneakers. After the student is done, repeat the moves and explain how much movement can be found in our everyday activities.
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Captivate
Make Movements Out of Everyday Tasks
Watch the video showing many ways to make moving fun. Invite students to dance along!Educate
Moving is More Than Exercise
Highlight key points:
- Some think move is only exercise, but that's not so!
- Choose ways to move that you enjoy, and it will be easy to move throughout your day.
- Make your move a short bout of activity, ten minutes or so is fine. It all adds up!
Activate
Create a Move Jar
Students make a move jar.
- On small pieces of paper, students write or draw favorite and fun ways to move.
- Put the pieces of paper in a jar or container.
- When it’s time to move, choose a piece of paper from the jar and have fun moving!
Close the Lesson
After thinking about how our everyday tasks involve movement, next we are going to learn to make the healthy choice to add movement every day and in many places.
Grade: K-2
Time: 20 Minutes
What You'll Need
Health Education Standards
Standard 1: Core concepts-Regularly engage in physical activity
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
Standard 5: Decision-Making
Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
Standard 5: Decision-Making
Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
- Self-Awareness
- Responsible Decision-Making