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Examples of Fitness Activities

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Warming Up
Use creative warm-up activities that utilize movements needed for upcoming tasks (authentic). If stretching is incorporated, it should be dynamic and also utilize movements needed for upcoming tasks​. While dynamic stretching does not primarily work on long term flexibility, it does prepare the body by moving the joints through their full range of motion. Only work on flexibility when muscles are properly warmed-up. At best, static stretching cold muscles is a waste of time and at worst can lead to injuries and lowered performance. See this statement by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Incorporating fitness concepts into lessons is a great alternative to the traditional lecture format and it helps students experience the connections. See our examples and come up with your own. Click Here to Download Examples of Incorporating Fitness Concepts PowerPoint.
Fitness does not have to be taught on Fitness Days, it can also be incorporated into other units. See our examples for Volleyball (many of these came from Chad Triolet's 2014 AAHPERD Conference) and/or come up with your own. Click Here to Download Examples of Incorporating Fitness Into Other Units PowerPoint. Here are more examples: Example 1,  Example 2, and Example 3.
 
Adventure Racing and FITNESS SCAVENGER HUNT
Adventure Racing is a great activity that can be used to reinforce skills/concepts as students work on their personal fitness goals. See our examples below and find more information in Adventure Racing Activities for Fun and Fitness and download our examples "20 Questions" & "Brain & Body Blast."
Scavenger hunts are fun ways for students to engage in fitness activities. You can also add skill related tasks. See our example below and ​Click Here to Download Scavenger Hunt.
Interval Running Games and PEDOMETER/HR ACTIVITIES
The following examples of interval running games are modified from Steve McLaughlin's conference presentation. Try these and then create your own with your students' help! Click Here to Download Interval Running Games.
Click Here to Download Pedometer and HR Activities
Miscellaneous Activities
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