3rd Grade Jump and Rope Workout Fitness Project

·  Students will design and write down instructions for a fitness workout. You need to include at least 4 different ways to jump over a jump rope, plus 2 arm (upper body) exercises over or with rope, and 2 stomach (middle body) exercises over or with the rope. (8 total exercises)

·  You can jump different ways (ex. On one foot, backward, etc.) and should use the rope with exercises, like sit-ups over the rope, push-ups touching the rope, etc. Be Creative.

·  You should have at least two :30 second rest breaks included in your workout.

·  Do not use any balls in your workout

·  Each exercise should last either :30, 1:00, 1:30, or 2:00 min. Entire workout needs to last 10-15 minutes.

·  Follow the steps below:

Step #1: Workout Title:

Step #2: Workout exercises:

List 2 for arms

2 for stomach:

4 ways to jump:

over your rope

Step #3: Sequence: (List the order you will do the exercises; put :30 rest breaks on any arrows) How long:

First, …

Second..

Third…

Fourth..

Fifth…

Sixth…

Seventh..

Eighth…

Step #4: Total Time for entire workout needed:

Repeat entire workout 1 time?:Yes No

Step #5: List any Equipment needed during your workout:

Step #6:(*Attach this paper to final draft if this is a sloppy copy)

NOTE: Students have had time in class to work on this project

LOOK ON BACK

MR. RICKETTS’ USES THIS RUBRIC TO GRADE THE PROJECTS:

4- Project stands out as very creative and different from the others. Exercises are unique.

3- Creates a project which provides a moderate to vigorous exercise using all required components. Uses a variety of exercises and resources. Follows all guidelines of project. Project is clearly written.

2- Missing one or two components, some exercises are too similar, unclear if goals can be met, project instructions could be unclear or hard to read and/or follow

1- Project is missing 3 or more components, no variety of exercises, goals are not met, and/or sloppy plan

NOTE TO PARENTS:

Students have 3 different projects to choose from based on their interest and desired involvement level. This differentiated project is a culmination of our fitness unit. During the unit, students experience different fitness workouts, stretches, and fitness tests. This project helps them use higher order thinking skills that will help them in every area of their lives. It helps to show what they have learned during physical education class. It also shows students that language arts are important inside and outside of the classroom. Sequencing (putting things in order) is another important skill that this project helps your child practice.

As a teacher, I am used throughout this project as a resource and facilitator. Students also use research skills when selecting parts of their workout from teacher-provided idea packets and workout cards. Students then perform their self-created workout. This is one example of an authentic assessment. Please let your child complete the project by him/herself as much as possible.

List any extra exercises here:

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****Remember to add the total time from any exercises or rests listed on back to the total time from the exercises and rest on the front for Step #4