Fitness Break

From Move to Learn · 2015

Fitness Break
5 min4th5th6thPhysical EducationBrain Breaks
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Summary

A full fitness break for grades 4-6. Kids follow the coach through a combined-skills movement routine designed to raise the heart rate and refocus the class.

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All ages

Standard follow-along movement -- give kids space to move and let them go at their own pace. No equipment needed.

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which part of the routine challenged your balance or coordination the most?
  2. How does regular movement help both your body and your focus?
  3. What is one way you could add more movement to your day?

Quick work-a-long

Try it: Run it a second time and see if you can keep good form the whole way through. Notice your breathing speed up as you work.