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Curated OER

TOG (Jog-Tag)

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students go out to the track or around the outside perimeter of a gym. Two or three taggers start at one end of the track while the rest start at the opposite end. Then all run in one direction around the track. At the signal, they begin...
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Website
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Aerobic Exercise Main Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This GSU site describes what aerobics is, some of the benefits derived from participating and different types of aerobics.
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Website
Other

Turnstep: Aerobics Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website from Turnstep, find brief responses to several questions on aerobic activity and training, workout intensity, exercise-related injury, proper eating, and ideal weight. Questions include: "What is aerobic exercise?" "How...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: An Aerobic Exercise: Yeast Metabolism and Aeration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a straightforward project on glucose metabolism in yeast. You'll grow yeast under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and measure carbon dioxide output to assess metabolic efficiency.
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Website
Other

Water Aerobics Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a selection of music for water aerobics and also a video that you can purchase. If you click on the title of the music it will open to the list of songs on the tape and also a chance to hear the music.
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Other

Livestrong.com: Aerobic Fitness

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed description of how cardio and aerobic workouts can enhance a healthy livestyle. Brief sections concerning the history of aerobics, its function, benefits, types of workouts and other matters of consideration.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Aerobics: Dance Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In groups, students invent and practice a dance to be part of a larger aerobics routine. Also, students must evaluate their project, explain the roles each team member had in the creation of the routine, and write a creative paper...
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Unit Plan
WebMD

Web Md: Weight Loss Exercise and Weight Control

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Family Doctor: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Muscles and Exercise

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.11 Exercise

For Students 5th - 9th
See how exercise affects human health.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: It's Time to Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
This 4-page article provides tips for exercising and doing physical activities in a variety of situations. Learn how to exercise and have fun in different types of weather and read about ways to participate in physical activities in...
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Article
Other

Livestrong.com: History of Aerobic Dance

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed description of the history of aerobic dance, its benefits and how it can enhance a healthy lifestyle.
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Website
Other

Livestrong.com: Definition of Aerobic Fitness

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A detailed definition of the word "aerobic" and how it can be applied to healthy living.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Health & Fitness: Improve Your Aerobic Fitness

For Students Pre-K - 1st
BBC provides exercises and ideas to keep you healthy and in shape with aerobic exercise. Site includes exercises with a treadmill, exercise bike and skipping. Links to a plethora of other fitness and sport-related subjects.
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Article
WebMD

Web Md: Fitness: Why Should I Exercise?

For Students 9th - 10th
The long-term and short-term benefits of being fit are listed here. Also, in the "Topic Contents" bar to the right of the article, click on the three different types of fitness (flexibility, aerobic, and muscle-strengthening) for a chart...
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Article
Other

Universal Fitness Tester: Aerobic Fitness Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you could ever need to know about aerobic fitness. Modules include aerobic fitness information, why aerobic fitness is important, absolute and relative Vo2 max, methods for measuring aerobic fitness, fitness norms in the...
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Water Fitness

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find ideas for water fitness and aerobics at this website. While in a pool, you can use kickboards, water jugs, fins, and water resistant equipment as you participate in a variety of activities: a warm-up, stretches, cardiovascular...
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Other

Calories Burned During Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
An alphabetical listing of activities and exercises, beginning with aerobics and ending with whitewater rafting, are provided by Nutri Strategy with calories burned for three different weights in pounds.
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Website
Other

The Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to aerobic research, founded by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who invented the concept of aerobic excercise in the 1960s.
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The physical activity described at this website combines cardiovascular fitness exercises (frisbee, push-ups, jumping jacks) and academic subjects math and science.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Kickboxing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about kickboxing, teen health, and exercise.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Who needs physical activity? How can it help? Find out here with this introduction to physical activity from the CDC.

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