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Keywords: Physical Education
Subject(s): Health and PE
Grades 9 through 12
School: Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon, CA
Planned By: Nechia Miller
Original Author: Nechia Miller, San Ramon
Materials: Flip Cameras, fitness equipment, laptop computers, video software, LCD projector

Purpose: checking for understanding of fitness concepts taught in the course in the semester.

Procedure: Students will work in groups of 3 to develop a fitness video for the remainder of the class to preform in class. Each group will present a totally body workout with a 4 minutes warm up,a minimum of 20 minutes of cardio and strength section and a 4 minutes cool down section. The workout must be accompany by appropriate music and modifications for students who cannot preform the exercises. The students presenting the video are responsible for correcting form, insuring all students are participating and presenting a comprehensive lesson.

Conclusion: Presenting students distribute an evaluation sheet for the class to fill out. Groups must email instructor their video presentation, responsibility sheet, and turn in evaluation sheets at the end of the lesson. Grades are based on a rubric handed out in class.
Comments
Students enjoy putting in their input on what a quality exercise program looks like. They like having the control over what is being taught and learn to see the value of movement.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
We have started using this lesson in our PE 9 classes and working with the Health teachers to define the areas of fitness that we use in a exercise routine.
Follow-Up
Individual lessons can be put together for students who have specific needs, whether it's injury or learning disabled.
Materials: Flip Video, Sports, MP3 Players, Video Tools, Tripods, Memory Cards, CDs and DVDs, LCD Monitors, Flash/USB Drives, Podcasting, Inspiration, Sound Libraries, Student Resources, Assessment, Integrating Technology, Autism, Switch Software, Dyslexia, Speech and Language
Other Items: 6 Flip Cameras -, $2 @ 150.00 each