COURSE TITLE:
HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVES: Individual Fitness Activities for K-12
NO OF CREDITS:
3 QUARTER CREDITS
[semester equivalent = 2.0 credits]
WA CLOCK HRS:
OREGON PDUs:
INSTRUCTOR:
ERIC LOW, M.A.
ericlow11@hotmail.com
360/219-7986
30
30
HOL ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST
This assignment checklist will help you plan your work. Please check off completed items.
CLOCK, PDU, 400 LEVEL, or 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Information Acquisition:
___ #1: In 1-2 pages, describe your teaching situation and desired outcome. Post online.
___ #2: Read articles. Discuss benefits for school curriculum. Post 3-5 pgs online.
___ #3: Read a Fitness text of your choosing from bibliography. Discuss usage (3-5 pgs). Post online.
___ #4: Review and select 4 videos. Explain your choices (1-2 pgs). Post online.
___ #5: Review articles and video on teacherʼs example lesson plans. Post 2-3- pgs online.
___ #6: Observe an Individual Fitness event. Describe the potential Curriculum (3-5 pgs). Post online.
NOTE: If you are doing this course for Clock Hrs or PDUs then you are done.
400 & 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS
B.
Learning Application:
___ # 7: Create and execute a detailed unit plan for your Individual Fitness program. Post online.
___ # 8: Summarize results, OR, construct argument for health program(1-2 pgs). Post online
500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
___ #9: In addition to the 400 level assignments, complete one of the following:
• Develop a PowerPoint in-service for other teachers and upload online, using ʻShare a Fileʼ.
• Create an Individual Fitness brochure and post online.
• An alternative of your choosing with Instructorʼs prior approval.
400 & 500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
C.
INTEGRATION PAPER:
___ #10: Complete a 2-3 page Integration Paper as described in the syllabus. Post online.
NOTES:
• You may work collaboratively with other teachers and submit joint assignments on all but the final
Integration Paper, which must be individually authored and submitted.
• If working collaboratively, each participant must post all joint assignments in their assignment
response boxes.
• Alternatives to written assignments (video or audio tape, photo collage, a collection of products,
letters to editor, brochure and Web pages) may be submitted as substitute assignments with the
instructorʼs prior approval.
• To maintain privacy, please do not refer to students in your papers by their actual names, but rather
use an alias or designation such as “Student A.”
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COURSE TITLE:
HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVES: Individual Fitness Activities for K-12
NO OF CREDITS:
3 QUARTER CREDITS
[semester equivalent = 2.0 credits]
WA CLOCK HRS:
OREGON PDUs:
INSTRUCTOR:
ERIC LOW, M.A.
ericlow11@hotmail.com
360/219-7986
30
30
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
This course requires assignment responses to be posted in a password secured ONLINE website hosted by
The Heritage Institute
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to give K-12th grade educators the opportunity to examine Individual Fitness
Alternatives to the components of the Health and Fitness Curriculum for implementation in their teaching
situation. It will give teachers the opportunity to examine concepts to help motivate and assist students in the
quest to maintain and improve their health and reduce health-related risk behaviors through Individual
Fitness Alternatives including:
YOGA
PILATES
DANCING
SWIMMING
ARCHERY
JOGGING
GOLF
SKATEBOARDING
GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
FITNESS
WRESTLING
TENNIS
MANY OTHERS
This course will also present reading materials and web sites with lesson plan ideas that are consistent with
this theme and its use with K-12th grade students and will also provide video ideas for teachers preparing for
major themes of Individual Fitness in the Health and Fitness Curriculum.
Many of these films are available at local libraries, from NetFlix, (but is not necessary for completion of this
course), in video stores and/or for free trial and purchase from documentary film sources like The Video
Project. You will choose 4 videos to examine for implementation in your classroom. If you choose NetFlix, a
3-month subscription is about $30. (NetFlix also has an online video capability for those with a compatible
operating system.) You will need to have access to both a DVD player and a VHS video player to enjoy the
full range of media choices.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
1. Comprehend concepts related to Individual Fitness promotion.
2. Have the ability to access and evaluate Individual Fitness informational media.
3. Analyze the benefits of Individual Fitness as a Health and Fitness Alternative for a healthy life.
4. Examine self-management and decision making skills to enhance health.
5. Examine interpersonal communication skills to enhance fitness and health.
6. Examine decision-making and rubric setting skills to enhance fitness and health.
7. Learn a variety of Individual Fitness curriculum and strategies for classroom use.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Participants will complete assignments and post responses online to specific questions outlined for each
assignment. Completion of all specified assignments is required for issuance of hours or credit. The Heritage
Institute does not award partial credit.
HOURS EARNED:
Completing the basic assignments (Section A. Information Acquisition) for this course automatically earns
participants their choice of 30 Washington State Clock Hours or 30 Oregon PDUs. The Heritage Institute is
an approved provider of Washington State Clock Hours and Oregon PDUs.
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UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
Continuing Education Quarter credits are awarded by Antioch University Seattle (AUS). AUS requires 75% or
better for credit at the 400 level (Upper Division) and 85% or better to issue credit at the 500 level (PostBaccalaureate). These criteria refer both to the amount and quality of work submitted.
Teachers who register for Antioch University Seattle 400 or 500 Level Credit will be required to:
1. Completion of Information Acquisition assignments
30%
2. Completion of Learning Application assignments
40%
3. Completion of Integration Paper assignment
30%
CREDIT/NO CREDIT
Antioch University Seattle (AUS) Continuing Education (CE) Quarter credit is offered on a Credit/No Credit
basis; neither letter grades nor numeric equivalents are on a transcript. 400 level credit is equal to a “C” or
better, 500 level credit is equal to a “B” or better. This information is stated on the back of the transcript.
AUS CE quarter credits may not be accepted into degree programs. Prior to registering determine with your
district personnel, department head or state education office the acceptability of these credits for your
purpose.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE MATERIAL and/or TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
You will need high-speed (DSL) Internet access in order to easily view online resources. Some of the
reading materials may be provided as PDF documents, a format readable by computers with Adobe Acrobat
Reader. You may download a free copy of Acrobat Reader from our website, www.hol.edu, if needed.
You will need a VHS and a DVD player and access to the various films listed. A three-month NetFlix
subscription is about $30, however, your districtsʼ ESD, local video stores and libraries may have these films.
REQUIRED TEXT:
After determining your assignment choices, you may select books from among the following options: Please
see list of books in bibliography for assignments Assignment #3.
GETTING STARTED:
• After registering for the course, you will be sent an email with the website address, password and course
key you need to access your online course, along with log in instructions.
• Access each assignment listed here in the online course environment and enter your responses.
• Write your responses in a WORD document and then ʻcopy/pasteʼ them into the Responses box.
• When all assignments are completed, CLICK the 'ALL ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED'. The instructor
will be notified that you have completed all assignments.
• After the instructor reviews your work and enters his responses you will be notified by email. You will be
instructed to log in and view those responses. SAVE a copy of assignments and responses.
NOTES TO ALL PARTICIPANTS:
• After registering for the course, you will be sent an email with the website address, password and course
key you need to access your online course, along with log in instructions.
• Access each assignment listed here in the online course environment and enter your responses.
• Write your responses in a WORD document and then ʻcopy/pasteʼ them into the Responses box.
• When all assignments are completed, CLICK the 'ALL ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED'. The instructor
will be notified that you have completed all assignments.
• After the instructor reviews your work and enters his responses you will be notified by email. You will be
instructed to log in and view those responses. SAVE a copy of assignments and responses.
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ASSIGNMENTS FOR HOURS, OR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
A. INFORMATION ACQUISITION
Some of the following assignments require reading a variety of online articles and resources. These
resources have been collected in a Google Docs program. You will need to access the following link,
email, and password to access these resources.
Google Docs link:
https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=1209600&continue=http://
docs.google.com/?hl%3Den%26tab%3Dwo&followup=http://docs.google.com/?hl%3Den%26tab%3D
wo&ltmpl=homepage&hl=en
Email to use at this link: ericlow11@hotmail.com
Password for this link: Heritage
Assignment #1:
In 1-2 pages, please describe your teaching situation and what you are looking for from this course. Post
your response in the online response box.
Assignment #2:
In order to define and understand what Individual Fitness is, I have posted a series of articles for you to gain
a broader understanding of this topic. Review my Google Documents by clicking on the Google Docs link
above and then entering the email and password listed above. Then click on the folder titled What Is
Individual Fitness and read articles #1-8.
In 3-5 pages explain your answers to the following items and post online:
a) Based on the information in the first part of this assignment, what are the benefits of Individual
Fitness in a schoolʼs curriculum?
b) What, in your view, seem to be the most significant topics related to the Individual Fitness Curriculum
for your grade level?
c) Describe how you could use these websites to strengthen your districtʼs Individual Fitness Curriculum.
Assignment #3:
For this assignment you will be looking at a series of Fitness Curriculum Activities. The goal is to expose you
to a variety of activities and resources so that you may develop a knowledge base for your curriculum. In
order to become more familiar with the general scope of Fitness Curriculum activities that exist for your grade
level, select one of the books listed in the bibliography to read, or other title of your own choice, with the
instructorʼs prior approval. These books contain a variety of Individual Fitness activities that will help teachers
facilitate fitness lessons for their students. Most of these books can be found at local libraries or for
purchase at Amazon.com or another book outlet. Some of these books can be found on Google Books at
http://books.google.com
In 3-5 pages explain your answers to the following items based on the material from your selected text and
post in the online response box:
a) Focusing on the grade level you teach, select 3 major fitness activities and explain how these would
be a central focus in organizing your Fitness curriculum.
b) What, in your view, seem to be the most significant outcomes for the student in each of the 3 major
fitness activity areas that you chose?
c) Describe how you could use these activities to strengthen your districtʼs Fitness Curriculum.
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Assignment #4:
Refer to the video page at the end of the syllabus. I have made a list of films, which I personally think are
good and are available from Youtube, NetFlix, your ESD video resource center, or local library system. Since
there are many videos about the different topics related to Individual Fitness, you may select others that are
not listed in this bibliography with prior approval of the instructor. Keep in mind that you will want to have use
of a DVD player and have VHS viewing capability as well.
• In this assignment you will review film resources on specific Individual Fitness Alternatives of your
choosing and pick the 4 films you would like to view which best fit your teaching interests and needs.
• In 1-2 pages indicate your 4 selections and briefly state why these film sources are most suitable for
your teaching situation. Post your response in the online response box.
Assignment #5:
Rubrics
In this assignment you will be examining some specific teacher lesson plans to get an understanding of
different ways in which fitness activities are incorporated into a curriculum.
a) Review my Google Documents by clicking on the Google Docs link above and then enter the email and
password listed above. Click on the folder titled “Fitness Lesson Plans” and read articles #9-16. (Click on
each numbered file to access each document). In 2-3 pages discuss the following and post your
responses online:
• Select one of the lesson plans used and describe the methods presented and 3 benefits of using this
strategy in your current classroom curriculum.
• View your first video selection as it pertains to usage in curriculum development, making notes of the
points made in the films that are relevant to what you want to convey to students.
• Indicate what film you saw, and make a list of the key facts that relate to this topic as portrayed in this
film.
• Discuss how you could specifically use this particular film in your teaching.
b) Study 3 specific teacher examples of Individual Fitness activities that could be valuable to your Fitness
curriculum:
• Read the following links on Individual Fitness activities:
LINKS: http://www.asd4.org/curriculum/pe/index.htm
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/searchresults.asp?category=53
Select 3 Individual Fitness Activities that you would like to study for usage in your Fitness
Curriculum.
• Read through all of the material that is associated with these 3 activities, including goals, lesson
plans, rubrics, etc.
• Select 3 videos that are associated with the 3 different Fitness activities you wish to study for use in
your fitness curriculum.
• In 3-5 pages, discuss how you could specifically use this information to develop 3 programs for your
fitness curriculum and post your response in the online response box.
Assignment #6:
For this assignment you will be studying an Individual Fitness event.
• Attend an Individual Fitness event such as a session in Yoga, Pilates, Zoomba, competitive race,
etc. If you are unable to view a live event then an alternative would be to watch one on TV or video.
• While viewing this event, make observations and take 1-2 pages of notes on the following
categories: fitness concepts being used in the event, rules, penalties, scoring, leadership, role of
athlete, role of coach/instructor.
• In 1-2 pages summarize your observations and impression of the dynamic makeup of this activity.
Post your response in the online response box.
This completes the assignments required for Hours.
Continue to the next section for additional assignments required for University Quarter Credit.
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ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
B.
LEARNING APPLICATION
(Required for 400 and 500 Level)
In this section you will apply your learning to your professional situation. This course assumes that most
participants are classroom teachers who have access to students. If you are not teaching in a classroom,
please contact the instructor for course modifications. If you are a classroom teacher and start or need to
complete this course during the summer, please try to apply your ideas when possible with youth from your
neighborhood, at a local public library or parks department facility, (they will often be glad to sponsor
community-based learning), or with students in another teacherʼs summer classroom in session.
Assignment #7:
Select 3-4 of the major themes in Individual Fitness.
Develop a 3-4 page detailed unit plan using the information from the Google Docs articles and videos and
post in the online response box. Your response must include the following items:
• Identify the specific Fitness Curriculum topics you will be using.
• Explain the scaffolding benchmarks that you will use to evaluate the progress of your studentsʼ
knowledge of these topics.
• Provide a specific grading rubric for your unit.
• Execute the lesson plan in your teaching setting.
• Write a 1-page paper that reflects your usage of this unit and the overall student performance.
• Submit 1 sample of student performance that you have graded using your rubric.
Assignment #8:
Choose one of the following:
•
•
After executing the lesson plan, write a 1-2 page summary of the lesson and examine the positive
and negative outcomes of the lesson plan as it related to your goals with this unit.
OR
Reexamine the readings and lessons from the assignments thus far. Select 3-5 of these lessons and
construct a 1-2 page argument that you could present to your school districtʼs School Board,
Superintendent or Principal, that would argue the benefit of these health programs to your district
and students. Post your response in the online response box.
500 LEVEL ASSIGNMENT
Assignment #9:
(500 level only)
In addition to the 400 level assignments, complete one of the following:
Option A): Based on the material you have collected, create a PowerPoint on a specific topic that you have
researched for an in-service to other teachers. Post your response in the online response box.
OR
Option B): Create a Fitness curriculum brochure that outlines the essential material that you would be using
in a classroom setting, something that students could take home and use as a reference. Post your
response in the online response box.
OR
Option C): An additional assignment of your choosing, with prior approval from the instructor. Post your
response in the online response box.
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ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
C.
INTEGRATION PAPER
(Required for 400 and 500 Level)
Assignment #10:
Complete the requirements for university quarter credit by submitting a final 2-3 page Integration paper.
A heading is required. Please use the following format:
Your Name:
Date:
Course Name:
Course Number:
Number of Credits:
Level: (400 or 500)
Advisor Name:
Respond online to each of the 5 questions below. (First list the question and then write your answer)
1. What did you learn vs. what you expected to learn from this course?
2. What aspects of the course were most helpful and why?
3. What further knowledge and skills in this general area do you feel you need?
4. How, when and where will you use what you have learned?
5. How and with what other school or community members might you share what you learned?
INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS ON YOUR WORK:
Be sure to mark the “All Assignments Completed” section in the online course environment to notify
the instructor that you have completed the course.
Upon receiving notification of your completion of all your course assignments, your instructor will post final
written comments in the HOL online environment.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING THIS COURSE:
Eric Low, M.A., has been a teacher in the state of Washington since 1992. He has a Masterʼs degree
from Eastern Washington University and has been an active researcher in Washington State for
over 20 years. Eric currently teaches and coaches at Winlock High School and has developed and
worked with district and state level curriculum since 1997. Eric has been an instructor for the Heritage
Institute since 1999 and offers a wide variety of courses.
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HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVES: Individual Fitness Activities for K-12
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Select one book from this list (or a different book of your choosing with instructorʼs prior approval)
to complete assignments #3. Many of the following can be found in local libraries, ESD libraries, in
Google Books, or for purchase at Amazon.com.
Bailey, Guy. The physical educator's big book of sport lead-up games : a complete K-8 sourcebook of team
and lifetime sport activities for skill development, fitness and fun! Educators Press: 2004. ISBN:0966972759
Here is a super collection of physical education games designed to help students in grades K-8 develop
skills important to performing a wide variety of team and lifetime sports. Written by an experienced physical
educator, this unique 315-page resource contains field-tested game activities proven to enhance basic skills
in fourteen sport categories-and, guaranteed to put fun back into P.E. and sport participation!
Bailey, Guy. The ultimate sport lead-up game book. Educators Press: 2001. ISBN:0966972732
This newly revised and comprehensive resource introduces the physical educator, teacher, youth coach,
recreational leader, and parent to unique game experiences for teaching children beginning sport skills and
strategies. Skill-building activities to over 13 different team and recreational sports are presented in this oneof-a-kind resource. The author also explains the value and importance of using lead-up games in the
physical education curriculum, and provides tips on game selection and safety considerations.
Carnes, Lois. Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education - 2nd Ed. Human Kinetics; 2nd
edition (March 18, 2003). ISBN-13: 978-0736044851
The new edition of this already-popular book is packed with more than 500 physical education activities in
200-plus ready-to-use lesson plans. Additional updates include instructional assessment tools for ongoing
evaluation in each unit; a CD-ROM with PE-4-Life advocacy materials; a credit-based, individualized study
unit; and handouts and worksheets that will help you expand and enrich the physical education experience
beyond the classroom.
Fisher, Douglas and Frey, Nancy. Checking for Understanding, Formative Assessment Techniques for
Your Classroom. ASCD, 2007, 140 pages. ISBN-13: 978-1416605690
The value of this new book about assessment is that it is a rich source of specific ideas and novel ways to
assign student projects and activities that have the benefit of showing you what is working in your learning
design and what you will need to tweak.
Landy, Joanne. Ready-To-Use P.E. Activities for Grades K-2 (Ready-To-Use Physical Education Activities).
Parker Publishing Company (October 1992). ISBN-13: 978-0136730545
This sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls provides more than 1,600 activities (in 4 volumes)
that can help to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills and build self-esteem.
Landy, Joanne. Ready-To-Use P.E. Activities for Grades 3-4 (Ready-To-Use Physical Education Activities
for Grades 3-4). Parker (October 1992). ISBN-13: 978-0136730880
This sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls provides more than 1,600 activities (in 4 volumes)
that can help to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills and build self-esteem.
Landy, Joanne. Ready to Use Physical Education Activities for Grades 5-6: Complete Physical Education
Activities Program. Parker Publishing Company (March 1993). ISBN-13: 978-0136730705
This sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls provides more than 1,600 activities (in 4 volumes)
that can help to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills and build self-esteem.
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Landy, Joanne. Ready to Use Physical Education Activities for Grades 7-9: Complete Physical Education
Activities Program. Parker Publishing Company (February 1993). ISBN-13: 978-0136730620
This sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls provides more than 1,600 activities (in 4 volumes)
that can help to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills and build self-esteem.
Lund, Jacalyn Lea. Performance-Based Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education
Human Kinetics; 2 edition (April 19, 2010). ISBN-13: 978-0736083607.
While performance-based assessment has long been a staple of education, no book covers the relevant
topics for middle and high school physical education as thoroughly as this new edition of Performance-Based
Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education. This updated edition reflects the current NASPE
standards and includes new ancillary materials, more examples for educators, and a new chapter about
assessing fitness.
Lumsden, Ken. P.E. Games & Activities Kit for Grades 6-12: Over 250 Games to Put New Variety and
Challenge into Your Physical Education Program. Parker Publishing Company; Kit edition (October 2001).
ISBN-13: 978-0130410665.
Packed with over 250 easy-to-use games and activities, this resource puts new interest, excitement, and
challenge into the secondary P.E. program. Players of all abilities are helped to experience success, selfconfidence, and enthusiasm in physical activity. Organized into 36 different sports.
Rouse, Pattie. Adapted games & activities : from tag to team building. Human Kinetics: 2004.
ISBN:0736054324.
Success-oriented tag, chase, and dodge games use a nonthreatening, interactive approach to give
participants a sense of belonging and self-confidence, regardless of their physical abilities.
Schiemer, Suzann. Assessment Strategies for Elementary Physical Education. Human Kinetics; 2 Revised
edition (September 1, 1999). ISBN-13: 978-0880115698
The book includes 68 ready-to-use, reproducible assessment sheets that physical educators can use to
assess students' cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning. All the sheets include teacher tips designed
for implementation of the assessment strategies. By using this book teachers will save time, money, and,
best of all, energy.
Schmottlach, Neil. Physical Education Activity Handbook, The (11th Edition) Benjamin Cummings; 11
edition (October 24, 2005). ISBN-13: 978-0805379440
KEY TOPICS: Considerations for Effective Skill Learning, Principles of Physical Fitness, Aerobic Dance,
Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Football: Flag and Touch, Golf,
Gymnastics and Tumbling, Handball and Racquetball, Hiking and Camping, Orienteering, Recreational
Sports, Skating: Inline, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Swimming, Diving and Water Activities, Team Handball,
Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weight Training, Yoga
Sullivan, Patricia. Team sports, gymnastics, and dance in community settings : a guide for teachers,
coaches, and parents. Human Kinetics: 2003. ISBN:0736048626.
The guidebook that every parent, coach, teacher, and administrator needs to read to assess a program.
Walker, Peter. Hop, skip & jump : exercises, activities and games to promote your child's movement,
posture and balancing skills. Firefly Books: 2003. ISBN:1552976742
This engaging and informative book shows parents how to help a child develop strength, suppleness and
flexibility during their formative years. Through games and exercises that are fun and therapeutic, children
will enjoy play time as they enhance their coordination, reduce physical tension, and improve abdominal
breathing.
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Whitney, Bruce, Dr. Home school family fitness : the complete physical education curriculum guide for
grades K-12. Hatherleigh Press: 2008. ISBN:9781578262748
Written by Bruce Whitney, father and home school teacher, the book provides a definitive guide with lesson
plans and labs covering everything from basic games to organized sports, and is a vital resource for anyone
educating a child at home. Home School Family Fitness is also for any parent who wants to spend quality
time with their children and see them grow up healthy and well.
Or, choose a different book with instructorʼs prior approval.
HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVES: Individual Fitness Activities for K-12
VHS, DVD & WEB SITE RESOURCES
Web Sites to be reviewed:
http://www.guidetocoachingsports.com/getting_started2.htm
This web article discusses the developing roles of young athletes and examines the different roles that
parents have in this development.
http://www.faqs.org/sports-science/Je-Mo/Motivational-Techniques.html
This web article is another great example on using motivation techniques through sports to develop todayʼs
student/athletes.
VHS & DVD
Educational Service District
Many ESDs have Health Curriculum videos available for use at your school. Check selections.
Local Library Systems
Many local library systems have Health Curriculum videos available for use at your school.
NetFlix
http://www.NetFlix.com/
NetFlix is an online DVD site where you can order commercial and documentary movies which are mailed
to you. A monthly subscription costs about $10, and you receive one DVD at a time; as soon as you
return one you are sent the next. The films listed below are available from NetFlix; please search by title.
If you work quickly you could view all movies in less than two months.
The Video Project
http://www.videoproject.com/main-catalog.html
Teachers can sample a number of videos from this excellent source of media on a large variety of
Subjects. Click on the link above to see the selection. Many categories are related to the global issues
focus of this course.
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VIDEOS FOR ASSIGNMENT #4
SELECT 4 VIDEOS OR OTHERS OF YOUR CHOOSING WITH INSTRUCTORʼS PRIOR APPROVAL.
MANY OF THESE CAN BE FOUND AT NETFLIX.COM OR OTHER VIDEO PROVIDING LOCATIONS.
YOU MAY ALSO USE YOUTUBE.COM AND SEARCH INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON A
SPECIFIC SPORT/FITNESS ACTIVITY AS THERE ARE MANY GREAT VIDEOS AT THAT SITE.
NOTE: I HAVE PROVIDED A DIRECT LINK TO THE FOLLOWING NETFLIX TITLES. IF YOU
CURRENTLY HAVE A NETFLIX ACCOUNT THEN THE TITLE SHOULD COME UP AUTOMATICALLY.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EXISTING NETFLIX ACCOUNT THEN YOU WILL NEED TO TYPE IN THE
TITLE OF THE VIDEO.
NETFLIX.COM VIDEOS
47th World Table Tennis Championships(2004) NR. Reflex Sports: 2004. ASIN: B00077BOCE
Grab a front-row seat for the 47th World Team Table Tennis Championships with this comprehensive
retrospective that featuring the sport's biggest names in a collection of action-packed bouts. Highlights
include J.M. Saive vs. Wang Liqin, F. Hakansson vs. P. Chila, T. Keen vs. K. Kreanga, Chuan Chih-Yuan vs.
Joo Se Hyuk, Wang Hao vs. Chen Weixing, A. Crisan vs. Qiu Yike, and Kim Taek Soo vs. W. Schlager.
Dance: Core Cross TrainDance: Core Cross Train(2008) NR
Instructor Patricia Moreno shows you how to dance your way to fitness with this cross-training workout
designed to boost core strength. Work the gluteus and the abdominal region while you execute the easy-tofollow steps.
Easy Power & Flexibility for Tennis(2009) NR
Great tennis is about more than just a killer serve; it requires strength, flexibility and agility -- all of which you
can acquire by following the exercise routines in this program featuring yoga-for-tennis expert Anastasia. In
the three segments here, you'll learn pregame stretches guaranteed to make you sharp, between-match
exercises to build and strengthen muscles, and after-match stretches to leave you relaxed and loose.
Pilates: Figure Styling: Beginner.(2005) NR .
This easy-to-follow routine designed for beginners will introduce you to the low-impact movements and
extensions that establish the foundation for more intense workouts.
SportsCamp: Basketball(2005) NR. Twm Media Group:2007. ASIN: B000FBFTVE
This action-packed installment of the SportsCamp series presents six basketball training sessions designed
especially for young players, their parents and coaches. Featuring appearances by Bob Hurley, dedicated
coach of one of the nation's top high school basketball teams at St. Anthony of Jersey City, and WNBA star
Becky Hammon, these court-pounding lessons cover ball handling, shooting, defense, passing pointers and
rebounding.
SportsCamp: Baseball(2005) NR
This action-packed installment of the SportsCamp series presents nine baseball training sessions designed
especially for young players, their parents and coaches. Featuring appearances by three-time American
League all-star and two-time World Series champ Bucky Dent and major league coaches Larry Hoskins and
Wally Horsman, these engaging lessons cover throwing mechanics, pitching, infield techniques, base
running, hitting and bunting.
SportsCamp: Soccer(2005) NR. Twm Media Group: 2007. ASIN: B000FBFTVO
This action-packed installment of the SportsCamp series presents seven soccer training sessions designed
especially for young players, their parents and coaches. Featuring appearances by Mike Petke, star defender
with the New York MetroStars; Emily Stauffer, former star forward for the WUSA's New York Power; and
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Emily Janss, New York Power midfielder, these lessons cover ball control, dribbling, shooting, goalkeeping,
passing and head balls.
Sportskool: Soccer with Mia Hamm(2007) NR
Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion soccer star Mia Hamm breaks down several key ways
soccer players can improve their individual skills in such important areas as passing, shooting, curving the
ball, side volleying and more. Considered one of the best players in the history of the sport, Hamm has a
wealth of knowledge and experience that she brings to these in-depth training sessions
Sportskool: Streetball with Main Event(2007) NR
Elevate your basketball skills to a whole new level under the guidance of streetball legend Waliyy "Main
Event" Dixon, who knows the game inside and out and shows viewers simple ways to become better players
and true streetballers. In addition to demonstrating useful court drills, Main Event also digs into what
streetball culture is really like by highlighting its unique music, moves and clothing.
Yoga: Children Yoga: Children(2009) NR .
Learn what yogis have known for centuries -- that starting children in the practice of yoga at a young age can
have a lasting positive effect on their health and well-being -- by following this educational video. Well-known
yoga teacher Dr. Sujatha (who's trained more than 20,000 pupils) shows how children's innate flexibility
makes them especially receptive to a series of asanas, or postures, aimed at providing a healthy start in life
Yoga: Obesity Yoga: Obesity(2009) NR .
Focusing on the calming effects of breathing exercises, meditation and poses, yoga instructor Dr. Sujatha
helps people suffering from obesity find the inner calm they need to address their problem -- and then gives
them the tools to solve it. By following a sequenced workout that gently tones and sculpts the body while
improving posture and flexibility, viewers build confidence as they gain control of their bodies and lives
Or, you may choose a different video with instructorʼs prior approval.
OTHER VIDEO RESOURCES
101 Tips for Winning More Tennis Matches. Coaches Choice Videos: 2006. ISBN-10: 1585189898
This video offers an incredible collection of easy to use, understand, and implement (yet powerfully effective!)
tips for winning tennis. Includes tips for pre-match, singles and doubles match play, post-match, practice,
tournament, and mental/physical preparation. Ideal for players and coaches of all ages and skill levels.
Beginning Archery. SportsVidoes. 2008. ASIN: B001D41NQC.
This comprehensive program teaches essential archery skills and drills for beginning level archers. National
Archery Association Level 5 Master Coach Lloyd Brown provides students with a wealth of important tips to
establish a solid foundation and significantly improve their skills. Among the topics covered are: equipment,
alignment, anchor, aiming, release, scoring and numerous practice drills. This DVD is a great resource for
new archers and has more than enough detail to be beneficial for experienced archers.
Beginning Badminton. SportsVidoes.com: 2008. ASIN: B001D41NPI
This comprehensive program teaches essential badminton skills and drills for beginning level players. The
DVD features 13-time United States National Champion Kevin Han, who provides students with a wealth of
important tips to establish a solid foundation and significantly improve their skills. Among the topics covered
are: gripping the racquet, ready position, serve, backhand serve, overhead clear, drop shot, smash, forehand
drive, backhand drive, forehand net shot, backhand net shot and footwork. This DVD is a great resource for
new players and has more than enough detail to be beneficial for experienced players or coaches.
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Dan Gableʼs Wrestling Essentials. Humane Kinetics, Inc. 2005. ASIN: B000HRLVCM.
For instruction in the most vital wrestling moves and techniques, legendary coach and wrestler Dan Gable
has put together the Dan Gable Wrestling Essentials DVD.
Golf Strategies(2004) NR .
Featuring Ryder Cup champ Robert Karlsson and coach Simon Holmes as your virtual golf gurus, this handy
tutorial will help duffers maximize their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses.
Gymnastics for Children.
SportVideos.com. 2009. ASIN: B001RIATQE.
Gymnastics is a great sport for young children and can provide them with a variety of benefits. In this
comprehensive DVD, coach Amy Eggleston teaches essential techniques for pre-school through level two
gymnasts. Among the topics covered are: warm ups, how to fall, skill progressions and drills for tumbling,
balance beam, bars and vault. These skills are incorporated into two fun obstacle courses to build confidence
and correct techniques, as well as improve strength and coordination.
Power, Agility, and Speed Training for Field Hockey
A detailed overview of the most up-to-date fundamentals and techniques involved in developing essential
motor skills for field hockey. Featuring legendary Emmaus (PA) High School field hockey coach Sue ButzStavin and athletes from her 2005 National High School Championship field hockey team. It also includes
movement preparation, dynamic warm-up, assisted/resisted acceleration training, and plyometric and speed
training and features a series of proven developmental drills designed to enhance the motor skills involved in
field hockey.
Continue to next section for sample Lesson Plan Template.
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HEALTH & FITNESS ALTERNATIVES: Individual Fitness Activities for K-12
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
Grade Level: ____________
Subject: __________________________________________________________________________
Theme/Topic: _____________________________________________________________________
Student Outcomes: (with connection to State standards)
Required Materials and Equipment:
Agenda:
(The major events of the day posted for public viewing. Schedule warm-up, bathroom breaks, surprises
(pop quiz), guest speakers, specials, assemblies, movie clips, outside assignments etc. so students can
manage their time with you.)
Warm Up:
(A 1-2 sentence task, written or drawn on the board, to be completed alone or in groups prior to
the beginning of the lesson. At the elementary level it would be used for classroom transitions, and in
grades 7-12 to define one content area from another. The warm-up is designed to access learning from
the previous lesson and settle students into the flow for the present lesson on hand.)
Anticipatory Set:
(Attention Getter to kindle student interest)
Direct Instruction (10-20 mins):
(Input, Modeling/demo, giving directions, check for understanding)
Guided Practice (x mins):
(Under teacherʼs direct supervision, students individually apply or practice what they have just learned
and receive immediate feedback)
Closure (x mins):
(Actions designed to cue in students that they have arrived at an important point in the lesson or at the
end of the lesson; often closure consists of review and clarifying key points)
Independent Practice:
(Student directed, may be incorporated before closure or as outside assignment. The aim is repetition in
enough different contexts so that the learning may be applied to any relevant situation, not only the
context in which it was originally learned.)
Assessment and Follow-Up:
(Self-reflection, collaborative rubric, other rubric, anecdotal evidence, teacher created quiz/test etc., peer
review, standardized test, exhibition, portfolio piece(s))
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