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WebMD

Web Md: Fitness

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of fitness can be found at WebMD's site. Read about what exactly fitness is, the benefits of being fit, the three components of fitness, how one goes about getting fit, and more. Links to related information are...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Physical Fitness Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. In this self-guided unit, you will be introduced to the components of fitness, principles of exercise,...
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Other

Turnstep: Dictionary of Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
Providing simple descriptions and animated pictures of step-aerobics moves, this website is useful for instructors and individuals wanting to teach and learn step aerobics. Learn steps like "across the top," "hop turn," "indecision," and...
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
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PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Fitness Four Square

For Teachers 6th - 8th
At this website, learn about a game that combines four square and other aerobic exercises. Includes ideas for assessing students' participation in the activity as well as adapting the activity for students with physical disabilities.
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Other

Wellness Junction: Exercise Improves Cardiovascular

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article from Wellness Junction summarizes research linking aerobic and anaerobic exercise to improved cardiovascular conditions in those with diabetes and high blood pressure. Provided is a list of recommended exercises for...
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Heart Health and Care

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource, students learn the major role of the muscular system, about muscle fibers, the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction, how muscles move bones, and how muscles respond to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Getting Started With Traveling

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice locomotor skills: walking, marching, galloping, skipping, and "basic traveling skills" during this fun aerobic gym class activity.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Muscle Building and Steroids

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe the effects that exercise and steroids have on your muscles.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Jump Rope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about jumping rope at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention you can find out the health benefits of this exercise, what you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some good tips, and even the full...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: I Don't Like Sports, So How Can I Stay Fit?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online resource is for kids who aren't inclined to playing sports but who want to stay in good physical shape. Here, read about various fun activities, chores, and games that will help keep your muscles strong and your heart and...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Design and Implement a Personal Fitness Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Exhibit a physically active lifestyle, and begin to participate in and establish lifetime health and fitness habits and goals. Establish, apply, implement, monitor and adjust personal fitness goals.
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US Department of Agriculture

Natural Resources Conservation Service: Sk Worm: Ask the Answer Worm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Soil facts presented by S.K.Worm. A series of questions about soil, its structure, purpose and vulnerability are answered by this engaging worm.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: In a Heartbeat [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Apply knowledge of scatter plots to discover the correlation between heartbeats per minute before and after aerobic exercise.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Dance Lesson Ideas: Space Jam Dilemma: Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learn a new line dance during a gym-class activity. The "Space Jam," line dance is an easy way to have fun and participate in an aerobic activity.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Dance Lesson Ideas: Cool Line

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use the guidelines provided at this website to introduce young students to a simple line dance. Children will learn to move to a beat while participating in a fun, low-impact aerobic activity.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cellular Respiration and Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
The circulatory system transports substances between the exchange surface and cells. It delivers oxygen and glucose to the tissues for respiration, which is the release of energy to cells.
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Other

Topend Sports Network: Fitness Testing: Tests of Cardiovascular Endurance

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Perfect for teachers of physical education or simply those who have a hankering to test out their strength, these fitness tests have been created to assess your cardiovascular endurance. Tests include a step-by-step procedure, the...
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: The Respiration Process

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief description of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. In addition, there are several learning exercises to reinforce and check understanding of the concepts presented.
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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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Other

Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Certificate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells of a correspondence course that you can take to become certified. It also has information on career opportunities.
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Other

Gymmedia Online/gymnastics

For Students 9th - 10th
Bilingual site that is available in either English or German. Up-to-date news about events in the world of gymnastics. News on preparations for the upcoming Olympic games, and information on different types of gymnastics.

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