The Engine of Life: Nutrition and Fitness · Fitness & Exercise

Fueling for Performance

Identifying food groups and understanding how nutrients provide energy for physical activity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does your body tell you it needs more energy or hydration?
  2. 2What is the relationship between the food you eat and your performance in PE?
  3. 3How can we identify which snacks provide long-lasting energy?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical Activity
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: The Engine of Life: Nutrition and Fitness
Period: Fitness & Exercise

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