UNIT: Physical Fitness

GRADES 3-5  4 WEEKS SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

Curriculum

Standards

Assessment

 

Curriculum
 

Performance and improvements of five fitness components

A. Strength: Power and Energy of Muscles

        1. Climbing Ropes

        2. Pull-up Bar

        3. Medicine Ball activities

        4. Wrestling activities

        5. Various strength Warm-ups

B. Agility: Quickness of Body Movements

        1. Shuttle activities

        2. Various Locomotor skills

C. Endurance: Performing a task over a long period of time

        1. Jump Rope activities

D. Flexibility: Range of Motion

        1. Various Stretches

E. Speed: How Fast

        1. Shuttle Activities

        2. Various Locomotor skills

F. Definitions & Knowledge of Fitness Components

G. Cardiovascular-Respiratory Fitness

        1. Heart rate & Pulse

        2. Use of Oxygen during exercise

        3. Duration of Activity to improve the heart muscle

H. Obstacle Course

        1. All Fitness Components

 

A strong focus is given to the cognitive domain of fitness. Fifth grade students create fitness portfolios designed to assist them in an increased understanding of cardiovascular fitness as well a prepare them for the requirements of the middle school physical education program.

 

Standards

 

Standard Performance Indicator Curricular Material Taught to Meet the Indicator
1. PERSONAL HEALTH Participate in physical activities that provide conditioning for each fitness area.



Develop physical fitness skills through regular practice, effort, and perseverance.



Demonstrate mastery of fundamental motor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills, and understand fundamental principles of movement. 


Understand the effects of activity on the body, the risks associated with inactivity, and the basic components of health-related fitness.

Demonstrate and assess their fitness by performing  e
xercises or activities related to each health-related fitness component, and establish personal goals to improve their fitness.

Understand the relationship between physical activity individual well being.

 

A. Strength activities
B. Agility activities
C. Endurance activities
D. Flexibility activities
E. Speed activities

A. Strength activities
B. Agility activities
C. Endurance activities
D. Flexibility activities
E. Speed activities

A. Strength activities
B. Agility activities
C. Endurance activities
D. Flexibility activities
E. Speed activities

A. Definitions & Knowledge of Fitness Components
B. Cardiovascular-Respiratory Fitness


A. 5th Grade Fitness Portfolios





A. Entire unit

2. A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT