Curated OER
Kids Health: Strength Training
Strength training isn't just for people wanting to develop larger muscles. This article discusses many of the benefits associated with weight training and how to determine your appropriate level of involvement. Links to related articles...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Story on Stress
It is highly probable that you've heard someone say he is "stressed out." What does that mean? Exactly what is stress and how does it affect us? Read more about the causes of stress, what it does to us, and how to reduce stress.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Walk, Run, Jump!
In this activity, students participate in a series of timed relay races using their skeletal muscles. The compare the movement of skeletal muscle and relate how engineers help astronauts exercise skeletal muscles in space.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Move Your Muscles!
This lesson covers the topic of muscles. Students learn about the three different types of muscles in the human body and the effects of microgravity on muscles. Students also learn how astronauts need to exercise in order to lessen...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Family Doctor: Why Exercise Is Wise
In order to exercise we usually need to be motivated. This article may motivate you to find the benefits of physical fitness as well as provide some suggestions for its implementation. Links to related articles are also provided.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: High Blood Pressure
This article presents information about high blood pressure. The article is medium size in length, provides great information on the subject, and has two charts that relate to the subject.
WebMD
Web Md: Weight Loss Exercise and Weight Control
WebMD provides a page on exercise. Content discussed includes the benefits of exercise, what type of exercise is best to do, the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and some examples of easy-to-do exercises.
Other
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Home page of a professional organization of physical therapists that specialize in orthopedic and manual therapy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity Introduction
Who needs physical activity? How can it help? Find out here with this introduction to physical activity from the CDC.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Index to Grammar Materials
This page is an index to a range of materials created for students of the University of Victoria English Language Centre regular and online programs. It includes grammar presentations, interactive practice exercises, and help pages for...
WebMD
Web Md: Blood Pressure
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on blood pressure. The basic overview discusses what blood pressure is, shows a picture of it, gives a chart to mark it, and includes several links for additional information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity & Health: Adolescents & Young Adults
The finding on whether or not today's teens get enough exercise - they don't. Give suggestions to correct this situation and tells the benefits to daily physical activity.
Read Works
Read Works: Fit for Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage includes the information about how to stay healthy for life. This passage is intended as a guided passage to instruct students how to classify and categorize information.
Read Works
Read Works: School of Skate
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about after school skateboarding classes being offered at some schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Heat, Energy, and Bicycling in New York City
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how bikes can be used to solve some traffic problems in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Slim Gym
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to exercise without a gym or equipment. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Winter Workouts
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to stay physically fit during the cold winter months. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Big League Injuries
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the injury, treatment, and precautions against an ACL tear as an athlete. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: What's Your Cycle, Style?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different types of bikes and the benefits of bicycling. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Muscles and Exercise
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Choosing Healthy Foods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different foods give you different types of nutrients. You...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hinges I, Hinges Ii
In this instructional activity, literacy-based cards will spur participation as students use small motor skills, personal space, and boundary awareness. Color cards and number cards will also be used to cue the children to move in...