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Unit 1: Health Introduction Lesson Plan #1: Health & Nutrition

Overview This week’s lesson plan will be an introduction to health and nutrition. We will learn about the food pyramid, how it has been modified from previous decades, and how fitness plays a large role in the changes that have been made. Students will be expected to understand and be able to discuss what a healthy lifestyle consists of. Student Audience This lesson plan is designed for high school health and physical education classes. Timeframe This is a lesson plan for one week for five one hour class periods with half an hour of homework each day. Rationale This unit is designed to give your child the skills and information needed to make lifelong healthy decisions based on their dietary and exercise choices. Unit Objectives TSWBAT understand and discuss the main food groups and what the government recommends for the daily requirements. The minimum amount of exercise recommended and ways to achieve these numbers will be a focal point. Unit Standards Colorado State PE Standards 2, 3, and 4 will be covered Variations or Adaptations Adaptations in Physical Education classes are of upmost importance and are used for those when there are concerns about gross motor skill development. The goals of health class are the same as physical education class for those with special needs, which is to provide a learning environment for all involved to achieve their full potential. Any individualized adaptive program will meet the same needs and standards as any other program. Studies have shown that students with special needs are at a higher risk of potentially health risk behaviors, so it is very important that they are receiving instruction in these areas. It is the learning of the nature of healthy behaviors that can be the deterrent from starting unhealthy behaviors and it is the job of the educator to provide the environment necessary for all to be exposed to these skills. The way that a unit will be presented will be adapted whatever way necessary to fit the needs of all involved. All students will have the opportunity for participation and hands on learning experiences to help with their learning styles. Students will be able to grasp the unit and use the skills they have learned with their own personal experiences.

Lesson Plan #2: My Pyramid Lesson Plan

This lesson plan entails an introduction to the government web page My Pyramid and an assignment of keeping a daily log using current technology.

Overview Students will be able to access the My Pyramid page creating their own account, and monitor their dietary intake and daily exercise versus what is recommended by the government Student Audience This unit is designed for middle and high school students. Timeframe This unit will last two weeks and take up the full period for the duration of those two weeks. Students will be expected to complete around a half hour of homework per day. Rationale The purpose of this unit is to introduce children and teens about the importance of a healthy diet and healthy behaviors. Central to this theme will be the relative ease to which youngsters can use technology to track their diet and further learn about the impact dietary decisions can bring. Unit Objectives TSWBAT complete and discuss one week of dietary intake. They will then discuss the impact of their choices and then attempt to adapt or maintain as best as possible during the second week. TSWBAT understand the skills taught and utilize the My Pyramid website for future reference. Unit Standards Colorado Health and PE Standards 1, 2, and 3 Variations or Adaptations Adaptations will be made to provide specific instruction for all children. There will be several different ways to approach the My Pyramid site, and variations will be instituted if necessary. Technology will be at the forefront of this unit, and all students will be offered equal opportunity to complete and benefit from the assignment.

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Lesson Plan #3: History of Physical Education Before we begin today's lesson, I would like us to take a look at some of the history of physical education and to some of the exciting new ways that we are teaching physical education: Here is a time line of the history of physical education of the last 50 years with some of the landmarks we need to be able to discuss  media type="custom" key="8492768"

The importance of the history of physical education will be the subject of this one week unit.

Here is a cool presentation on dance in school and the enjoyment and learning levels the students experienced: media type="custom" key="8492496"

The Following is an example of middle school fitness testing that incorporates the five principles of cardiovascular fitness and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. media type="custom" key="8495278"

This presentation will be the basis for our lesson inclusion of the principles of fitness. Fitness testing is a way that middle and high school students gain an understanding of how fitness plays a role in students lives.

Overview This unit will start with the history of physical education and will introduce key terms and fitness strategies. The students will complete a project in which they will pick a one of the five fitness principles and will write a two page paper and photo collage on the subject. Student Audience This unit is designed for 7-9 grade students. Time frame This unit will be two weeks in duration. The project will involve around half hour of homework a day to complete. Students will be afforded time in class to work on project and discuss with instructor. Rationale This unit is designed to teach our students the key fitness principles and give them a basis of physical education by introducing its history. Unit Objectives TSWBAT describe and differentiate the five fitness principles and use them in their daily lives and future physical fitness strategy. Unit Standards Colorado State Standards 1,2 and 3 Variations or Adaptions This unit will be a great opportunity for students will special needs to get a grasp on physical education principles. The principles of muscular and cardiovascular fitness are key cognitive concepts that everyone needs to be exposed to, and this lesson plan does goes that.

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Lesson Plan #4: The Future of Physical Education

What are some newer, non-traditional ways we can bring excitement and new interest to physical education?? Please first take a look at this slide show to see a preview of some of the exciting changes that have and will be instituted into physical education lesson plans. Technology will play a large role in the future of education, and this includes physical education! media type="custom" key="8492648"

This slide show introduces the HOPS Sports program. It is a new technology based physical education program that has been endorsed by many leading proponents of health and physical education, including First Lady Michelle Obama. Students will be able to participate in activities with technology assisting in the process.Here is a link to the Hops Program page for further review: http://www.hopsports.com/index

Overview This unit will explain how technology is integral in today's physical education Student Audience Unit is designed for high school students who have some previous computer literacy course. Time frame Unit will be one week long for entire 5 day class periods Rationale I chose to teach this unit because of the prevalence of technology in most subjects in school today. I would like students as well as parents to understand that physical education and health classes will be right there with other subjects staying with current technology. Unit Objectives TSWBAT identify how technology plays a large role in physical education using the HOPS program Unit Standards Colorado State Standards 2 and 3 Variations or Adaptions All students will be afforded equal learning possibilities. Those with special needs will have the same opportunities to participate with the HOPS program. Adaptations are embedded in the program, and everyone will get the chance to enjoy the benefits and excitement of a program that uses technology to enhance what is a new way to enjoy physical education.

__**//Unit #2: A Closer Look At Healthy Choices //**__

Lesson Plan # 1 Cigarette Smoking

This lesson is an introduction to children about the dangers of cigarette smoking and tobacco. We will discuss the short and long term effects of cigarettes and the effects of nicotine addiction. Tobacco advertising will be covered and new ways that anti-tobacco advertising are used will be a focal point.  Assignment: Students will be paired up and asked to create an anti-tobacco poster complete with pictures and slogans representing a smoke free lifestyle. They will be asked to research 5 websites and use them to help with their posters. Technology reflection: The internet will be a key source of information to complete the unit assignment.

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