Heart, Muscles, and Motion · Fitness & Exercise
Flexibility and Strength
Introduction to stretching and muscle-strengthening activities through animal movements.
Key Questions
- 1How does stretching help prevent your muscles from feeling tight?
- 2Which animals move in ways that require a lot of strength?
- 3How will being flexible help you in playground games?
Common Core State Standards
SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical ActivitySHAPE: Standard 1 - Motor Competence
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Heart, Muscles, and Motion
Period: Fitness & Exercise
Suggested Methodologies
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