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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 6 9 14: 91 Year Old Charlotte Woman Sets New Marathon Record

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about a 91 year old marathon runner and her new record.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 9 1 14: 103 Year Old Sprinter Challenges Usain Bolt

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about record-holding Japanese sprinter Hidekichi Miyazaki and his tips for success.
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Website
Other

Ncaa Cross Country

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about cross country, for male and female teams.
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Handout
Able Media

Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Locomotor License

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This lesson will have students practicing locomotor skills and moving safely in general space. A video and assessment are provided.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cadence

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Courir en Ardenne

For Students 9th - 10th
In French. Resource presents information about the running association in the region of Champagne-Ardenne.
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Read Works

Read Works: Desert Racing

For Teachers 6th
[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.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Locomotor Sequencing (K)

For Teachers K - 1st
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.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Physical Education Lesson Plans: Pe Central

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Ridgerunner

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Runner's World: Kids Running

For Students 3rd - 8th
A resource for kids and parents to promote kids running with advice, lists of races, essays and guest columns, and much more.
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Website
International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Triathlon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This presentation on the events that are part of the Summer Olympics triathlon: swimming, biking, and running.
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Activity
Other

Marathon Kids: 5 Fun Running Pe Running Games

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The following five PE running games are fun for students of all ages and will help you keep things fresh for your gym class.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Comparing Stress Exerted on the Body by Different Running Shoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage Comparing the stress exerted on the body by different running shoes and complete the five-question quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Physics of Walking and Running

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions pertaining to the physics of walking and running.
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Website
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Running Equipment

For Students 9th - 10th
This GSU site describes the necessary equipment you need to get if you are planning on taking up running.
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Activity
Other

About Biathlon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells what biathlon is and how it came about.
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Website
Other

The Runner's Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, put together by a former high school and college runner, offers cross-country runners training and nutrition advice.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Track and Field Running Events

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about track and field running events including sprints, middle, and long distances runs.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Use?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Best Practices: Jingle Bell Jog

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Best Practices: Jingle Bell Jog

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Instant Activity: Spongebob Squarepants Tag

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.