Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
Joe Wicks invites kids to join him in a series of quick and engaging advanced workouts from The Body Coach app. These fast-paced exercises are suitable for all fitness levels and can be done with minimal space and equipment. This video provides a great opportunity for K-8 students to incorporate movement and fitness into their day, either as a brain break, warm-up, or as part of an indoor recess activity. It can be easily adapted for both virtual and in-person learning settings.
Skills Focus:
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Strength and conditioning
- Flexibility
Instructional Suggestions:
To ensure all students can participate and stay engaged, consider the following:
- Encourage students to modify movements if needed to suit their fitness level.
- Monitor pacing to accommodate various abilities in the class.
- Implement positive reinforcement and encouragement to keep students motivated throughout the workout.
- For virtual learning, encourage students to clear a safe space and join the workout from home, ensuring they have enough room to move freely.
Extension Ideas (optional):
After completing the workout, consider discussing the importance of staying active and its benefits on physical and mental health. Integrate math by calculating the number of repetitions or time spent on each exercise. Students can also create their own workout routines inspired by Joe Wicks' moves and perform them for their classmates.
