Have students put their hands over their hearts and raise their thumbs up when they can feel their heart beat. Ask them to pat the rhythm that they are feeling on their chests. Then have students run as fast as they can to the point you choose and back. When they finish running, have students put their hands over their hearts again and pat the new rhythm on their chest. Finding active things to do several times a week helps keep the heart healthy.
Students practice cardio-respiratory activity.
Arrange students in a large circle. Have them all face left, so they can move in a circle. Turn on some upbeat music. Have students follow you as you lead them through some activities. Remind students to keep moving as much as possible and jog in place as each activity changes.