Activate: Quadzilla Challenge
From PE with Joe (The Body Coach) · 2021
5 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
Summary
A leg-focused five-minute burst of squats, lunges, and holds. Joe keeps a steady count so kids can control each bend and feel their leg muscles working.
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All ages
Standard follow-along exercise -- have kids move at their own pace and stop if they need to. No equipment required.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- Which muscles felt like they were working in your legs?
- How do you keep your balance as you bend down and stand up?
- Why does moving like this help make you stronger?
Quick work-a-long
Try it: Do five slow squats -- sit back like there's a chair behind you, then stand tall. Keep your feet flat.