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.

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.

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.

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?

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).

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 ...

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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