STANDARD 2.6 (FITNESS)   ALL STUDENTS WILL APPLY HEALTH-RELATED AND SKILL-RELATED FITNESS CONCEPTS AND SKILLS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.

 

Descriptive Statement:  This standard enables students to understand the components of health-related fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance) and skill-related fitness (speed, agility, reaction time, coordination, and power). Students learn how each component is developed and measured and  how to design and implement a personal fitness plan that supports a healthy, active lifestyle.

 

Cumulative Progress Indicators

 

By the end of Grade 2, students will:

 

A.   Fitness and Physical Activity

1.     Identify the components of health-related and skill-related fitness and identify activities that develop each component.

2.     Identify body responses associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity including sweating, a fast heart rate, and heavy breathing.

 

B.   Training

1.     Explain that too much or not enough exercise can be harmful.

2.     Explain that participation in regular physical activity contributes to wellness.

 

C.   Achieving and Assessing Fitness

1.     Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity that develops all components of fitness.

2.    Monitor heart rate and breathing before, during, and after exercise.

3.    Develop a fitness goal and monitor achievement of the goal.

 

 

Link to Standard 2.6 Grade 3-4

 

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