The Benefits of Physical Activity

Jason Mitchell Jmitch02@shepherd.edu

The benefits of physical activity were developed by me to check for understanding of Physical Education and the benefits of physical activity.

The lesson includes asking can anyone tell you the teacher the benefits of physical activity. (usually at the end of class) followed by a take home assignment that asks the students to list their benefits that they know of and to look up more and bookmark the websites, magizines, books or wherever they found the information.

PE.5.3.02

Describe healthful benefits resulting from regular participation in physical activity.

The Task

This lesson is designed for 5^th grade physical education. The lesson could be used in any grade level P.E. or Health classes.

The learners should have a basic understanding of the benefits of physical education however the less that the learner knows the more that the student can learn.

Resources

A general understanding of the five domains of the benefits of physical education:

* Physical

* Lifestyle

* Affective

* Social

* Cognitive

The internet

The process: At the end of class have a short discussion with the class on the benefits of exercise. Tell the students to go to your web page and do your web page assignment. Have them print out a copy of their answers to discuss at the beginning of the next class.

9. Assessment/Evaluation

Question	Desired Answer
For all questions.	Thoroughly written sentences that show understanding.
	Part of the assignment should be class participation. Try to get an answer from every student in the class.

Area of evaluation	3 points	2 points	1 point	Student Score
Class participation	Answers a question and is involved in class discussion	Does not answer any questions but is involved in class discussion	Does not attempt to be involved in class discussion.
Actual assignment	Answers all questions thoroughly and shows understanding	Answers most questions	Answers some questions.

10. References: www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html