Racetrack Fitness

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

3, 4, 5

Overview

Five or six fitness activities are arranged in the center (the pit) of a large circle outlined with marking spots (the race track). If desired, tumbling mats can be placed in the center of the race track to delineate the pit stop area. Students work with a partner and alternate running (or doing other locomotor movements) or rope jumping around the race track and going to the pit to perform a strength or flexibility exercise. A different exercise should be performed each time so students assure variety in their workout.

A demonstrative video is included in this resource. 

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.3.2

Actively engage in physical education class with little or no teacher redirection.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.3.3

Describe the components of health-related fitness (muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance).

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.3.2

Actively engage in physical education class, both with teacher direction and independently.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.3.3

Describe the difference between skill-related and health-related fitness.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.3.1

Compare and contrast fitness benefits of various physical activities.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.3.2

Actively engage in all components of physical education to the best of his/her ability.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.3.3

Identify each component of the FITT Principle (frequency, intensity, time, and type).

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

BY-NC-ND

Resource Provider other

Dynamic PE
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