Minds On

What does safety mean to you?

What does it mean to be safe when being physically active?

Explore the following carousel of images to explore different ways to be safe while being active.

What safety rules or expectations do you think are being demonstrated in these images? How do we know that they are being safe in this activity? If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Action

It’s time to get active!

We are going to exercise to a Power Up video called “Under the Sea Energizer”. What are some safety considerations you need to think of before getting active?

When you are ready, let’s get active!

Consider these questions while thinking of safety considerations:

Safety

Before you begin:

When you are ready, let’s get active!

Warm Up

Warm up

Now it’s time for a warmup!

Explore the following warm up activities. Choose 3 of the activities to perform on your own!

A student bends his arms at the elbows and has closed each hand into a fist. He is bending one knee up and then the other to march in place.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly move one of your elbows up at the same time you bring your knee up.
  3. Do the same on the other side and keep switching sides.
  4. Count to 15 then stop.

A student raises his knee and hugs it with both arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Bring one knee up as close as you can.
  3. Hug your knee with both of your arms.
  4. Repeat the same step for your other leg.
  5. Repeat this exercise 2 times on both legs.

A child is bending forward at his waist and touching his toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Move your arms forward and hold your hands together (If you can, try and keep your thumbs down as you do this).
  3. Slowly try and move your body forward, try not to move your feet.
  4. Hold this stretch and count to 10.
  5. Repeat this stretch one more time.

A student is completing a kick. They move their foot forward, bend their knee, and kick straight out.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Move both arms in front of your chest.
  3. Slowly kick one foot out then bring it back down.
  4. Repeat the same with your other leg.
  5. Repeat this stretch and count to 10 then stop.

A student stands with his arms straight up.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly raise your arms up high.
  3. Count to 10 then bring your arms down.
  4. Repeat this stretch one more time.

A student sits on a chair with hands on her waist. She turns her body to the right then to the left.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Put your hands on your hips.
  3. Slowly turn your body to one side, hold and count to 5.
  4. Bring your body back to where you started.
  5. Slowly turn your body to the other side, hold and count to 5.
  6. Repeat these steps one more time.

Check out this video entitled “Power Up: Under the Sea Energizer 1” to learn more about an underwater themed workout.

Ah choo

You will need:

  • a tissue

You are now going to play a game called Ah-Choo. The only piece of equipment you will need for this game is a tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, you can use a small piece of paper. The objective of the game is to send the tissue into the air and catch it before it hits the ground. What safety rules should you think about before beginning this activity?

Check the following carousel of images and the steps that follow.

Follow along these steps:

Step 1: Put a tissue in your hand.

Step 2: Send the tissue into the air and try to catch it before it hits the ground. How many times can you catch the tissue in 60 seconds? Now try send it into the air and catch it before it falls below your waist. How many times can you perform this task in 60 seconds.

Step 3: In the next round, after you send the tissue into the air, clap one time before catching the tissue. How many times can you perform this challenge in 60 seconds.

Step 4: In your final challenge, put a tissue in both hands. Can you send both tissues into the air and catch them before they hit the ground?

Let’s cool down!

Cool down

Explore the following options. Complete three of these activities for your cooldown.

Press the following tabs to access the cooldown activities.

A student shakes his hands, then his feet, then his hips.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Gently shake one arm, the other arm, then both.
  3. Shake one leg, the other leg, then both.
  4. Gently shake your head, hips, and whole body.

A student is seated with her arms extended. She is moving both her arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. March on the spot, raise your arms out to your shoulders.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this 5 times. 
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this 5 times.

A seated student has both arms raised over his head. With his hands clasped together, he is moving his arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Marching on the spot, raise your arms in the air. 
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this 5 times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this 5 times.
  5. Try and make different shapes.

A student has her arms out in front of her. She sways them at different speeds.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to be a tree in a windstorm, your arms are the branches.
  3. The windstorm starts off strong blowing hard.
  4. The windstorm then begins to blow softer and calm. 

A student has his arms raised straight upwards.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky, count to 5.
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes, count to 5. 
  4. Repeat this one more time.

New Alt Text: A student bends at the waist and touches his toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly move your body forward. 
  3.  Reach and touch your toes, count to 5, then move your body back up.
  4. Try to touch your toes one foot at a time. 

A seated student is pretending to climb a ladder by raising his hands and knees up one at a time.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to climb a tall ladder.
  3. Slowly move your arms and legs up and down climbing a ladder to the sky.

A student breathes in, then breathes out and then hugs herself.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose.
  3. Breathe out through your mouth.
  4. Repeat this 3 times.
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

Consolidation

Why is it important to stay active?

Why should you always try to stay active? When you don’t have equipment, how can you stay active? What types of activities can you do at home and at school to keep your hearts pumping?

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

What do you like to do to stay active? List at least three of your favourite physical activities. What safety considerations should you keep in mind when participating in these activities? Record your ideas using any method of your choice. 

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.