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Physical Education and Health

Credits: .5

Course Description: Students will learn about the health benefits of many types of exercise as well as read current news articles on health. Students will be on the move with a variety of activities of their choice from the “Do It Daily” exercise options.

This course should be done three days a week.

Week 1(*)

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1. Read about the benefits of an active lifestyle.
2. You need to at least do 30 minutes of your activity twice a week. If you are already involved in sports or something, you don’t need to do more if you are meeting the requirement of at least 30 minutes twice a week.
3. If not, choose an activity, playing games in the back yard, taking a family walk, etc. are good ways to get started.
4. Here’s a checklist you may want to use to track your activity.

Week 2

1. Read about the benefits of an active lifestyle.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes twice a week in an activity. Walk, play outside, ride a bike, climb the stairs, vacuum and scrub. 🙂
   1. Here’s a list of ideas.

Week 3

1. Read about benefits of an active lifestyle.
2. Spend at least 30 minutes twice a week in an activity. Here’s one list of ideas.

Week 4-20

1. Read a health article. Tell a parent about what you learned. (*Note to parents: I don’t control the topics of these articles. You should be aware what your child is reading about. These can be something to discuss.)
2. Spend at least 30 minutes twice a week in an activity. Here’s one list of ideas.

Week 21-36

1. Read a health article. Tell a parent about what you learned. You should do your physical activity again.
2. Choose one of the two workouts.