Standard of Learning

8.1   The student will analyze and evaluate the relationship between health-risk behaviors and the onset of health problems that can impact health and wellness during the adolescent years. Key concepts/skills include

1. the pathogenic, genetic, age, cultural, environmental, and behavioral factors that influence the degree of risk for contracting specific diseases;
2. the roles of preventative health measures, immunization, and treatment in disease prevention;
3. the short- and long-term health issues related to alcohol abuse and tobacco use;
4. the impact of failing to recognize issues related to emotional and mental health;
5. the health risks associated with feelings of immortality and invincibility;
6. the consequences of involvement in potentially dangerous situations;
7. the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle;
8. the risk factors associated with communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will understand the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• define and give examples of a sedentary lifestyle.
• identify mental health disorders and academic performance consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
• describe the physical health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

 

Sample Lessons

BAM! Body and Mind> Teachers’ Corner> Active or Not Here it Comes!
The goal of this section is to expand students understanding of physical activity beyond organized sports. By extending their view of physical activity, students will recognize that organized sports (e.g., playing on the football or soccer team), less competitive or personal fitness activities (e.g., swimming with friends or weight training), lifetime sports (e.g., golfing or walking), and some everyday activities (e.g., walking their dog, dancing to their favorite song, or mowing the lawn) are all forms of physical activity. As student’s understanding grows, they will determine that they already participate in physical activities to some extent and gain confidence to expand upon their activities.
Sponsor: Center for Disease Control
http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/active_or_not.htm
Free

Eating Forever
Grades 6-12
Importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Sponsor: PBS
One-two class periods
http://www.pbs.org/stealingtime/resources/lesson2print.htm
Free

HeartPower
Grades 6-8
Teaches students about the heart and how to keep it healthy. Includes physical activity, nutrition, and living tobacco-free. Science-based.
--Build Your Own Pyramid Activity Sheet
--Aerobic or Anaerobic?
--How Does the Heart Work?
--What Increases the Risk of CVD?
--How Do You Choose a Physical Activity?
--Today’s Special Activity Sheet
Sponsor: American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3003406
Free

Just in Time for Valentine's Day - Have a Healthy Heart
Grade(s): 6-8
In this activity, students will watch their pulse rate while exercising.  After doing this, the students will figure out how regular exercise affects their heart beat.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/health/fitness/healthyheart.html
Free

Let’s Get Moving!
Students consider different forms of physical activity; track exercise; and compare with other children throughout the U.S. Keep daily log for one-two weeks.
Three class periods
--Keeping a Physical Activity Log
--Classroom Comparison of Activities
--Family Fitness
Sponsor: Michigan State University
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/noframes/subjects/health/b8u4.html
Free

Middle Level Interdisciplinary Curriculum (Mid-LINC)
Curriculum teaches nutrition concerns to pre-adolescents.
--Prehistoric vs. Modern Diet
--Growing to the Max
--Food-Environment Connection
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/food_nutrition/cwp

MuscleMania
Grade(s): 6-8
This mini-teach is designed for middle-school students.  Through observation, demonstration and brainstorming, students will learn the three different types of muscles and their functions.  By building a model of the arm, they will learn its basic anatomy and how muscles, particularly the bicep and tricep, function in relationship to bones.  Students will perform an experiment on the relationship between muscle size and muscle fatigue.
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi9408.html
Free

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles: EFFECTS THAT DIET MAY
Grade(s): 7-8
Students will research the effects that diet may have on the body: anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health.
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1160
Free

Physical Activity
Grades 7-8
Focuses on fitness as fun; the benefits of physical activity; and barriers to physical activity.
Three class periods
Sponsor: Mission Nutrition
http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/educators/6to8.html
Free

Planet Health
Grades 6-8
*Evaluated program with mixed results
Interdisciplinary curriculum encouraging students to choose healthy foods, increase physical activity, and decrease inactivity. Includes 63 lessons, “Power Down” campaign to decrease television viewing, FitCheck tool to check fitness level, and worksheets. Gives students skills to make healthy changes, strengthen competence, and foster support.
Sponsor: Harvard University
http://www.humankinetics.com
+Cost

Popcorn Nutrition
Grade(s): 3-8
Students will compare nutrition levels of snack foods and correctly calculate differences in nutritional value.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/03/lp324-04.shtml
Free

The SPARK Programs (Sports, Play and Active Recreation in Kids)
Grades preK-8
*Evaluated program with mixed results
Program to increase physical activity within and outside of school. Includes materials for PE and non-PE teachers. Special teacher training required.
Sponsor: San Diego University
http://www.sparkpe.org
+Cost

Sports Nutrition for Adolescents
Grades 6-8
Promotes healthful nutrition to students participating in school or community-based athletics.
--Sports Drinks
--Sports Bars and Energy Foods
--Sports Diet
--Protein Power
--Recovery Carbs
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/food_nutrition

Additional Instructional Resources

• American Cancer Society - “Generation Fit” – E-Mail: rita.w.miller@cancer.org
• American Council on Fitness – http://www.acefitness.org
• American Heart Association - Hoops For Heart (basketball fund-raising activity for AHA - middle schools) - http://www.americanheart.org
• Energy calculator - http://www.nat.uiuc.edu/
• Exercise & Lifestyle Choices – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource (health & fitness 6-8)
• Presidential Physical Fitness Award - http://www.presidentschallenge.org/educators
• Research on Sedentary Lifestyle Diseases:
• Centers for Disease Control – http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/mm.htm
• Centers for Disease Control – http://www.cdc.gov/hrqol/index.htm
• Tips to Avoid a Sedentary Lifestyle – http://www.applesforhealth.com/sedenlife1.html

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• list examples of sedentary lifestyles.
• identify strategies for motivating sedentary individuals to become more active.
• analyze physical changes that occur when they are sedentary for long periods of time.
• analyze emotional changes that occur when they are sedentary for long periods of time.
• determine why most athletes have better grades when they are involved in their sport compared to periods of time they do not participate in regular rigorous physical activity.

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