DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 9 14: 91 Year Old Charlotte Woman Sets New Marathon Record
Read about a 91 year old marathon runner and her new record.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 9 1 14: 103 Year Old Sprinter Challenges Usain Bolt
Learn about record-holding Japanese sprinter Hidekichi Miyazaki and his tips for success.
Other
Ncaa Cross Country
This resource provides information about cross country, for male and female teams.
Able Media
Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
PE Central
Pe Central: Locomotor License
This lesson will have students practicing locomotor skills and moving safely in general space. A video and assessment are provided.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cadence
Read about the musical term cadence and its importance in music and dance. Includes a description of the four main types of cadences in modern music theory and other definitions of cadence at this site.
Other
Courir en Ardenne
In French. Resource presents information about the running association in the region of Champagne-Ardenne.
Read Works
Read Works: Desert Racing
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about athlete and desert racer Ryan Sandes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Locomotor Sequencing (K)
This kindergarten lesson plan reinforces the skill of following directions. Young scholars must listen to a series of directions and follow them. Students will make different movements based on the directions.
PE Central
Pe Central: Physical Education Lesson Plans: Pe Central
An outstanding site for PE lesson plan ideas, Classroom Management ideas, health lesson ideas as well as ideas for field day activities. The lessons are broken down by grade levels. Ideas to teach a comprehensive physical education program.
PE Central
Pe Central: Ridgerunner
Young scholars use their imagination and their stamina as they learn about and run through the Appalachian Trail. Students study the Appalachian Trail (in gym or in another class), figure out how many laps around the track would be equal...
Other
Runner's World: Kids Running
A resource for kids and parents to promote kids running with advice, lists of races, essays and guest columns, and much more.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Triathlon
This presentation on the events that are part of the Summer Olympics triathlon: swimming, biking, and running.
Other
Marathon Kids: 5 Fun Running Pe Running Games
The following five PE running games are fun for students of all ages and will help you keep things fresh for your gym class.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Stress Exerted on the Body by Different Running Shoes
Read the passage Comparing the stress exerted on the body by different running shoes and complete the five-question quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Physics of Walking and Running
Questions pertaining to the physics of walking and running.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Running Equipment
This GSU site describes the necessary equipment you need to get if you are planning on taking up running.
Other
The Runner's Resource
This resource, put together by a former high school and college runner, offers cross-country runners training and nutrition advice.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Track and Field Running Events
Kids learn about track and field running events including sprints, middle, and long distances runs.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Use?
This website has a chart showing how many calories a 154-pound, 5'10" male will burn while participating in various physical activities including hiking, walking, and swimming.
PE Central
Pe Central: Best Practices: Jingle Bell Jog
Hold a "Jingle Bell Jog" during the holidays and raise money for your community. This website describes an activity students and adults of all ages can participate in.
PE Central
Pe Central: Best Practices: Jingle Bell Jog
Hold a "Jingle Bell Jog" during the holidays and raise money for your community. This website describes an activity learners and adults of all ages can participate in.
PE Central
Pe Central: Instant Activity: Spongebob Squarepants Tag
Here is a variation of tag based on the popular cartoon "Spongebob Squarepants." Includes a simple way of randomly assigning who plays "it" during the game.