Make Movement a Movement

Make Movement a Movement Handout

Objectives:

● Know resources online can be used to promote physical activity.

● Understand the benefits of participating in physical activity on a daily basis.

Standards

● CA PE Grade 5: 4.12 Explain how technology can assist in the pursuit of physical fitness

● CA PE Grade 6/8: 3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four
days each week.

● CA PE HS 2.1 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least four days each week.

● National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Proposition 2 - Teachers know the subjects
they teach and how to teach those subjects to students

What if you could hit reset on the day at any time?

We can by exercising!

Even if you dont have a lot of time…

● A number of scientific studies show that exercising for a few minutes (less than 10) several times
a day leads to meaningful gains in fitness and overall health.

● A recent study concluded that even just 4-second bursts of exercise have been shown to
improve fitness. Tara Parker-Pope. Published 2021. Accessed 2022
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/well/move/for-an-exercise-snack-try-the-new-standing-7-minute-workout.html

Some days:

● our students have too much energy.

● they don’t have enough.

● they can’t focus.

● They have little tolerance for demands

How do we break them out of this cycle to make the most of the day?

MOVEMENT!

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Types of Physical Activity Available

● Classroom based:

○ 5-20 min

○ Minimal structure and equipment

Classroom teachers include movement breaks into their daily schedules with the potential for improved
student academic and behavioral performance. Classroom movement can be done in short increments
(5-20 minutes), once or multiple times a day. Resources will be provided but minimal time and space are
needed for theses activities, ideal for the classroom.

● Recess

○ 15-30 min

○ Unstructured

○ Minimal equipment

Recess to students on a regular basis may benefit academic behaviors, while also facilitating social
development and contributing to overall physical activity and its associated health benefits. There was
no evidence that time spent in recess had a negative association with cognitive skills, attitudes, or
academic behavior.

● Physical Education

○ 30 min

○ Structured

○ Credentialed PE teacher

○ Equipment provided

Physical education should be available to all students, regardless of ability level. PE instructor must
provide developmental and chronological appropriate equipment and activities for students.

● Adapted Physical Education

○ 20-30 min

○ Small group or individual

○ Provided per student IEP requirements

Through formal assessments, students can be recommended to receive APE services. Per their IEP, APE
session frequency and specific goals will work on throughout the year. Students should be in their least
restrictive environment.

Association between Physical Activity and Academic Performance

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● In a study of 50 articles done by the Center for Disease and Control

● 11 articles found a positive correlation between Physical Education and Improved academic
performance

● 8 articles found a positive correlation between classroom based physical activity and academic
performance

● There is substantial evidence that physical activity can help improve academic achievement.

● Integration of movement throughout the school day can improve indicators of academic
performance.

● Time Spent for physical activity does not negatively affect academic performance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The association between school based physical activity, including physical education, and
academic performance. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2010.

Physical Activity in the classroom should be:

● Chronological age appropriate

○ State Standard Based

● Developmentally age appropriate

○ Formal/informal assessment based

● Modifiable and adaptable

○ Meet the needs of different students

● Fun!

○ Play music

● Student input for playlists

● Just dance

● NOW that’s what I call music

○ Staff participate with students

● Set expectations for staff.

● PE, recess, and movement breaks are NOT staff breaks.

○ Lots of Verbal praise

● Reinforce desired behavior

● Intrinsically motivating

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○ Activities students ask for or have shown interest in.

○ Use prior knowledge to motivate students

○ Use physical activity as a reward (ex: “if you finish your math, we can do a just dance
video”)

● Movement based

○ Sports

● Ex: beachball volleyball

○ Fitness

● Ex: 10 min youtube fitness video

○ Dance

● Ex: Just dance videos

○ Recreation

● Ex: Cornhole

● Add movement in creative ways

● Add Movement in designated spots throughout student’s schedule.

● Add movement breaks when students seem to really need it.

Example of Youtube bodyweight workout

Kids workout 1 Beginners

Additional Examples:

Kids HIIT Workout 2

Burn Fat: Kids Exercises At Home - Fun Workout

Yoga for Kids!

iPad and iPhone apps – FREE

● Nike Training Club

● Lazy Monster app

○ 7 min workouts

● Decide now wheel

○ Fill in with exercise options

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