Introductory Activity – Talk to children about body types, genetics, effects of food and exercise. Discuss different body types that seem to be common to some sports (ex. Cross-country runner, football player, basketball player, swimmer, speed skater)
Body – Children partner with a child of similar size. Do some lead up combative activities on strength, balance and agility?
Culminating Activity – Talk about the strengths that their partners had: strength/balance/ability. Discuss how our body helps us to make choices in our activities. Everyone has talents of one sort.
Assessment Strategies
1 page questionnaire to do at the end of class:
1) Based on my genetics and lifestyle, I would probably be good at _______because______________________.
2) Other activities which I am already good at are ____________________________________.
3) In order to be good at any activity, what is necessary? ____________________________(practice)
Equipment:
mats paper pencils
Resources:
Ready to use P.E. activites for grades 7-9 - LRC # 397861
