Content Area: Health and Physical Education

 

Index: 2.6A Grade 12 CPI 3

 

Standard: 2.6 - Fitness

 

Strand: A -   Fitness and Physical Activity

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 - The student will describe how preventive healthcare, physiological monitoring, hydration, a safe environment, and exercising with a partner contribute to safe fitness activities.

 

Grade: 12

 

Sample Activities:

 

·        MINIMIZING INJURY -  The Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared,” has specific importance for those participating in sport and fit-ness
activities. Brainstorm what this means and then divide the class into three groups. One group discusses sport preparation (e.g., skills of the game, proficiency levels). The second group discusses rules preparation (e.g., knowing the rules of the game and any variations for the current circumstances, the role of officials). The third group discusses health preparation (e.g., having a regular physical, taking care of injuries). Each group develops a multimedia presentation on its aspect of preparation for participation in sport and fitness activities.

Variation: Obtain a copy of the pamphlet, Minimizing the Risk of Injury in High School Athletics from the National Athletic Trainers Association. Students read and discuss the pamphlet and discuss how the guidelines apply to anyone participating in sport or fitness activities.

Variation: Students investigate safety and injury prevention standards established by national sport governing bodies (e.g., NCAA, USOC).

Variation: Students investigate product testing of safety equipment, such as football helmets, bike helmets, or body padding.