The history of lacrosse is reviewed. This is an excellent tie in to the fourth graders' social studies unit on Native Americans. Sit and reach. With legs straight, students reach as far as they can. Upper body strength.
Bent arm hang.
Students hold a chin-up bar with their palms facing out. They hold their chin over the bar as long as they can. All students' scores are compared to their own scores from the fall. A cumulative record is kept for each child and sent home in June with the report cards. This record follows them through 12th grade.