The Mini Page — 2007 Activities
Resolutions for EveryBODY
Issue 53
Dec. 29-Jan. 4
This week's standards:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. (Health Education)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. (Health Education)
Activities:
1. Make a list of three New Year's resolutions. Write them on a piece of paper. Next to each resolution, put a newspaper word or picture of something that will help you keep that resolution.
2. Look in the comics section for some fitness partners. Find a comics character who would make healthy meals for you. Find a character who would be a good exercise partner.
Find a
character who would make sure you made safe choices when you play outside. Have a friend find fitness partners, too. Compare your choices.
3. Create a "Fitness First" poster for your wall. Make three columns on a large piece of paper. Label the columns: Activities, Recreation and Equipment. Cut out newspaper words and pictures that show (a) activities you can do to stay fit, (b) recreation opportunities you would like to do for fun and fitness, and (c) equipment you can use to exercise and stay fit.
4. Plan to eat well. Draw a large circle on a piece of paper. Divide the circle into four parts. Then cut out newspaper words and pictures of foods for the different parts of the circle.
In one part, paste examples of lean meat, poultry or fish that you like.
In another part, put fruits and
vegetables. In the third part, put grains you enjoy. In the last part, put healthy beverages.
5. Use resource books and the Internet to plan a comprehensive exercise program. Identify an activity that will (a) strengthen your skeletal system, (b) increase your circulation, (c) improve your respiratory function, and (d) bring strength and tone to your muscles. Make a seven-day schedule that integrates your different activities. You may do some of the activities every day and others several times a week.
Standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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