Mike Stauffer
Downers Grove South H.S.
Downers Grove, IL
mstauffer@csd99.k12.us

LESSON TITLE: Sit and Reach Pre-Test
Lesson #: 08
Grade Level Appropriateness: Grade 9

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To show that gymnastics gym class can improve flexibility.

ACTIVITIES/PROCEDURES:

1. Day 1: Test all the students on Sit and Reach.
2. Next 3 Weeks: Teach the basic gymnastics class.
3. Last Day: Post Test Sit and Reach test, Discuss results.

RATIONALE: #2 Applies movement concepts and principles to learning and development of motor skills.

REFLECTIONS: Hopefully the students will realize that you can improve aspects of fitness while participating in regular Physical Education activities.

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