| Name/Title: Jock Jams Warm Up |
Purpose of Event: To warm up class prior to PACER test and other Fitnessgram Tests and/or to warm up for general activity purposes.
Prerequisites: Students should have prior understanding of the Fitnessgram tests that you use in school and how to preform test correctly.
Suggested Grade Level: 3-5
Materials Needed: Music from ESPN, Jock Jams, "You Ready 4 This" Vol. 1
Description of Idea
The calistheinics/ exercises done to music are used to warm the student up for class, and to focus on specific elements of the Fitnessgram test (sit and reach-flexiblity, curl-ups-abdominal strength,and push-ups-upper body strength.)
When listening to the rhythm of the song, 1 count equals 2 beats
Begin right after you hear…..You Ready 4 This
8 counts/16 beats Jumping Jacks( perform 8 jacks)
8 counts/16 beats Run in Place/quick sprints
16 counts/ 32 Cross Crawls (alternate front first 8 counts then back last 8 counts)
8 counts/16 Sit and Reach (right leg)
8 counts/16 Sit and Reach (left leg)
16 counts/32 beats Curl Ups (perform 8) I alternate push ups after one sequence
Repeat sequence 2 times
Assessment Ideas: The Fitnessgram Tests is used to assess flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, push-ups curl ups and sit and reach tests.
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Printed: 5/18/2013 2:33:34 AM EST