Pump it Up - Outcome
D (4-6)-7
Students set a goal to improve one aspect of a
physical activity they enjoy. This could be shooting pucks/balls
in the backyard, distance running, riding a bike, in-line skating,
or dance classes at the local dance studio. Discuss what each student
could do to become better at their chosen activity. Each student
will set a goal that will challenge them to improve. They then share
this goal with one other classmate they can trust.
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Discuss how the student can improve their
performance. For example, ask "What can you do in physical
education class to help make you stronger, increase your accuracy,
make you faster, or help you jump higher?" Record the
student's goal and the suggestions. Allow them to participate
in activities of their own choosing that will help them to
improve.
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Ask the students to find their pulse and count
it for fifteen seconds. Multiply that number by four and have them
remember it or record it in a logbook.
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Heart Rate Predictions |
Next, have the students go for a walk around the
gymnasium for approximately three minutes. Direct them to find their
pulse again and repeat the above procedure. Did their heart rate
increase?
Next, have the students run or skip for the same
amount of time and repeat the above procedure. Did their heart rate
increase?
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Discuss the impact activity has on a heart
rate, and brainstorm other activities people take part in
to increase their heart rate. Discuss the following issues
with the students:
- Why people set goals.
- The impact and importance of goal
setting to improve heart health.
- Why people sometimes fail to meet
their goals.
- What can be done to avoid such
failure.
- What goals students could set at
home or in other subject areas (such as reviewing more,
studying more).
- What goals students could set for
physical education class (such as always participating and
giving activities a chance).
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Have each student come up with two or three personal
goals and record them in their logbooks. Set a time frame and ensure
you go back to them on that date to see whether or not they achieved
their goals. Discuss how they might modify their goals along the
way in order to achieve them.
Students work with their parents to set a challenging
goal related to physical activity.
These are clues that you have reached the outcomes
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Students have practical goals and time frames and are able to
meet them.
Students' goals are personal and not group generated.
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