Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.6A Grade 4 CPI 3

 

Standard: 2.6 - Fitness

 

Strand: A -   Fitness and Physical Activity

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 -  The student will describe how body systems respond to vigorous exercise.

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        FITNESS QUEST - For this activity, you need jump ropes, cones, a Nerf ball and several basketballs. Design a “Fitness Quest” sheet similar to the one below. Review the characteristics of cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance. Students perform activities listed on the sheet and name the fitness component measured by each activity. (This can be done in stations or the teacher can lead the entire class through each activity.) After all students have completed the quest, discuss the responses.