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Lesson 1: Physical Activity Contributes to
Wellness |
The students will:
- Identify physical activity as a
critical aspect of one component of wellness.
- Differentiate between "physical
activity," "exercise," and "physical fitness."
- State the recommended amount of
physical activity needed to achieve health benefits.
- State the benefits of being
physically active and the potential consequences of being active.
- Initiate a two-week log of their
physical activity. (optional)
- Develop a research paper on a
topic related to physical activity. (optional)
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Lesson 2: A Wealth of Activities and Ways to
Make It Happen |
The students will:
- Identify appealing individual,
team, and group physical activities and the locations where
engaging in these activities is possible.
- Examine barriers to being
physically active.
- Create ways to overcome the
barriers to being physically active.
- Identify personal barriers to
being physically active.
- Identify three lifelong physical
leisure activities that they enjoy the most and summarize the
reason whey these activities are valued more than others.
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Lesson 3: Customizing a Plan |
The students will:
- Apply their knowledge to assess
their current level of physical activity.
- Develop a personal plan for
incorporating physical activity into their lives.
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Lesson 4: Making a Commitment |
The students will:
- Make a commitment to include
physical activity as an important part of a healthy lifestyle as
adolescents and adults.
- Take action to encourage the
school and/or community to support physical activity.
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