Trey Cushwa

Hcushw01@shepherd.edu

Shepherd University

Physical Education Standard: PE.5.3.02

Describe healthful benefits resulting from regular participation in physical activity.

Introduction: As a physical education teacher, our main goal is to convince all of our students that regular physical activity is very important. The following WebQuest is for all physical education teachers to follow in order to describe all of the healthful benefits from regularly participating in physical activity.

Task: My target age group for this would be high school students due to the amount of comprehension that is required. Also, it is our goal to have our students brain storm to develop their own ways in order to become more physically active. High school students should have a desire to be healthy already which will help them actually want to learn. This lesson could be used for either health education or physical education.

The only components that the students should have prior to the lesson would be the absolute basics regarding health. The students should have received enough information regarding these basics in elementary school, middle school, and even early in high school.

Resources: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/hq01676

http://www.vahealth.org/cdpc/PhysicalActivity/tips.htm

http://healthtipsatoz.com/be-physically-active/

Process: The teacher should prepare a handout to be given to the students which cover all of the ideas below. This will allow the student to go home and study what is written down for them and to be able to reiterate the information on a test. However, during class instructional time, the teacher should introduce all of the material to the student and explain each individually.

It will take about three class periods to effectively cover all of the information. So it would be wise to plan it out depending on your teaching style. The students will be in more of a lecture style for the first two days. Then, on the third day allow the students to meet together in groups to come up with some additional ways to become more physically active and research the ways that it will be beneficial to their health.

· Exercise improves your mood.

A simple workout at the gym or a short 30-minute walk can help you calm down from a stressful day.

Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

· Exercise combats chronic diseases.

Regular exercise can even be your biggest help in preventing heart disease or osteoporosis.

Regular exercise can also help you prevent or at the very least manage high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will also benefit. Regular exercise can help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain types of cancer.

· Exercise helps you manage your weight.

One of the best ways to manage your weight is to trade some couch time for walking or other physical activities.

When you exercise, you burn calories. The more intensely you exercise the more calories you burn and the easier it is to keep your weight under control. You do not even need to sacrifice major amounts of time for working out. Doing simple activities like take the stairs instead of the elevator, going for a walk during your lunch break, or doing jumping jacks during commercials is an easy way to manage your weight more effectively. Even better, turn off the television and take a walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but activity you accumulate throughout the day also helps you burn calories.

· Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs.

Regular exercise can leave you breathing easier.

Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. In fact, regular exercise helps your entire cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy.

· Exercise promotes better sleep.

Exercise has the capability of helping you fall asleep and stay asleep. It might help to boost your physical activity during the day.

A good night's sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. Exercise is sometimes the key to better sleep. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. The timing of your exercise routine is completely up to you, but if you are having trouble sleeping, you might want to try late afternoon workouts..

· Exercise can be fun!

Get physical!

Exercise doesn't have to be torture. Take a ballroom dancing class, check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail, take a trip to the local city park, or join a competitive community team sport. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you're moving, it counts!

Assessment/Evaluation: The teacher should organize a checklist based on a point system so each student can tally up his point to see how well he did during each week. The checklist should include various topics on being physically active and healthy. Also with the assignment there should be a short questionnaire in order to assess the amount of knowledge that each student has gained from the lesson.

Sample Questionnaire

What are some ways to become more active?	Exercising, sports, outdoor activities, etc.
Name some health benefits of being active.	Healthy heart, weight, diseases, sleep, etc.
Why is physical activity important?	Provides us with a better, healthier life.

Sample Checklist of Evaluation

Area of Evaluation	3 points	2 points	1 point	Student final Score
Daily activity
Sports participation
Additional benefits

Resources: Same as above