Developing over time

People develop new skills and abilities over time in many areas of their lives. For example, a dancer learns how to perform a dance over time, a musician learns a new song over time, an athlete develops their abilities over time, and a student can develop their understanding of a concept over time.

How do they do it?

Can you think of different ways that someone develops their ability to achieve something over time?

Press ‘Possible Answer’ to access ways that someone can develop their abilities over time.

Possible Answer

You may record your ideas in the form of a mind map, or by using a different method of your choice. Before you begin, review the following explanation of how to create a mind map:

Complete the Mind Map in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

If possible, share your list with a partner.

Health related fitness principles

Participating in any form of regular physical activity is an important step to keeping our bodies and minds healthy.

Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the effects of stress and anxiety as well as keep our heart and lungs healthy.

How can we maximize all of the amazing benefits physical activity provides?

Participating in activities that that keep us motivated is a good starting point to any fitness routine. People are more likely to stay active when they are participating in activities that they enjoy.

The best fitness options are ones that contain at least one or more components of the ‘Five Components of Physical Fitness’.

Press the following tabs to access the Five Components of Physical Fitness.

Use your learning to complete this multiple choice activity. Select the correct answer, then press ‘Check Answer’ to see how you did.

Reflect on these components of fitness and consider the fitness opportunities that are available to you.

What are one or two possible activities in at least two of these categories that you feel you can achieve throughout the coming week?

Complete the My Activities Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

You can use the following images for inspiration.

Reflection

Why did you choose these exercises?

Record your answer in a method of your choice.

Fitness bingo

Let’s get moving! Below is your Fitness Bingo card with 24 different exercises and one free choice space.

You’ll notice that there is a wide variety of exercises that cover different body areas and include the different components of fitness we just reviewed. By creating a diverse fitness experience, you’ll be working on muscles across your entire body! You may even find more examples of exercises to add to your exercise chart.

Choose at least two of the following options:

1. Complete a full line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
2. Complete the four corners

Each exercise comes with a brief description on how to complete the movement. Need an alternative exercise? You can substitute any exercise you like.

Choose an alternative for any activity that you feel may be too difficult complete safely.

After completing your first option, take a break and drink some water before continuing to your second selection.

If possible, try putting on your favourite music while exercising.

You may find that this makes your exercising even more enjoyable.

Use the following Bingo Card to complete your exercises.

Keeping track

It’s great to move with a goal in mind. Only you know your body best and what aspects of your fitness you’d like to try and improve. Give it some thought before moving on.

Create at least one specific, and measurable goal for yourself so that you can monitor your progress over the coming weeks. You have a great selection of exercises above if that’s where you want to start your fitness journey, but don’t forget to include activities you enjoy the most as well.

Let’s create a Fitness Log to track your progress. Write down the exercises and how many you completed throughout the week to keep track of your progress. You’d be surprised how effective this can be in monitoring your improvements the more you practice. You’ll not only reach your fitness goals sooner, but you may also be motivated to pursue additional goals beyond the one(s) you’ve selected.

Complete the Fitness Log in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Keep track of how your body feels before, during, and after you complete your exercise. Track if these feelings change as well.

Reflection

As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

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