Health Education Third Grade
Fit for Sport and Fit for Life
Description
Olympic athletes must be in excellent physical condition. They must eat healthy foods, exercise
regularly and stick to a rigorous training schedule. Students will become familiar with the
skeletal and muscular body systems and discuss ways to keep them healthy. They will learn about
balanced diets and develop a personal fitness plan. Students will research various health services
and careers.
Themes
Discipline, Commitment, and Striving for best self
Core Curriculum
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7030-03
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Students understand and respect self and others. Summarize the functions of the
skeletal and muscular systems.
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7030-06
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Students understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the likelihood
of physical and mental wellness. Compare personal eating habits with the model of
a balanced diet Assess personal fitness level.
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7030-07
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Students will understand the value of service and effective consumer practices.
Summarize the role of health services in the community.
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Learning Outcomes
Students Will:
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Understand the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining good health
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List the various health-related services needed in the community-particularly
during the Olympic games
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Activity 1: How fit is physically fit?
Preparation
45-60 minutes for preparation of medals
Tools and Resources
Reference materials-encyclopedias, Internet, library books, phone books, etc. Any
health service individuals that could come speak to students would be helpful.
Instruction
Have students research the skeletal and muscular systems. What kinds of things could they do to strengthen
them? Have students research what a balanced diet consists of according to the food pyramid. Once that
information is established, have students take a daily inventory of their own food intake and physical
activities. Compare their own diet and exercise to their research of a balanced diet and ways to strengthen
their bones and muscles.
Have students participate in a physical fitness program, such as the President's Physical Fitness or something
similar in aerobics, strength, endurance, and flexibility, testing to assess their personal fitness level.
Have students describe how they might do better. Have them keep an eating and exercise journal for three weeks.
Award gold medals for completing a balanced diet and exercise program for 3 weeks, a silver medal for 2 weeks,
and a bronze medal for completing 1 week.
Assessment
Students will keep a personal journal of their diet and physical activity.
Extensions
Encourage students to participate in the year-long Governor's Golden Sneaker Award program. They may earn points
for various physical activities, and receive either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze certificate at the end of the year.
Activity 2: When I grow up I want to be . . .
Preparation
Gather materials
Tools and Resources
Reference materials, library books, Internet, phone books, and community health care professional
Instruction
With thousands of additional people coming to the state of Utah for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games,
many additional health services will be needed. Have students list the various health organizations
needed in a community, and what services they provide.
Using the phone book, Internet and other resources, ask students to list the health service
organizations found in their community. Have students research possible careers in one of
the health service areas.
Assessment
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Identify the health services in their community
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Report on a career in the health service areas
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Extensions
Plan a health fair in your school. Invite various health
service organizations to come and talk to students and parents.
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