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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Download Now! Grades 3-5: 1.5.6

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Be sure to implement them.

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Walking for Life: One Step at a Time

Gopher Sport

In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). Walking can also elevate our heartrates and improve our cardiovascular fitness with lower impact than running or other activities.

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Free Lessons for the New School Year!

Montessori Physical Education

Cardiovascular System Kickball is the ultimate game for you if you are teaching human body systems! If you are a Montessori lower elementary teacher, then you are familiar with the Clock of Eras lesson. Finally, here is a fan-favorite lesson that teaches about food webs. Click the image to get the free lesson!

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Xikunahati - Traditional Indigenous Sport of Brazil

Montessori Physical Education

This gives everyone turns to play and adds an intense cardiovascular component to the game. · In lower elementary, the ball can be passed to a teammate without penalty. In upper elementary, the ball must cross the midline after every hit, or it is a point for the other team. · A player can only touch the ball once in a row.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises?

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Volume 1, Updated and Remastered

Montessori Physical Education

Some of the variations made a game that was made exclusively for one age group like lower elementary accessible and fun for upper elementary as well. Plus Cardiovascular System Kickball is still there for you kickball enthusiasts. Several lessons also have variations I found successful and popular with the students.