Materials- A deck of regular playing cards
Skills- Students will enhance their fitness skills in preparation for fitness testing
Time- 10 minute warm up
Activity- Divide class into groups of 3 or 4. Have each group line up in single file at one end of the gym. Show the top card from the deck of cards. The number shown (i.e. eight) represents how many push-ups, sit-ups, and jumping jacks the students must complete. The first student in each group must run 1/3 of the gym and then stop and do the number shown on the card in push-ups. When they have completed the push-ups, they run another 1/3 of the gym, stop, and do the same number of sit-ups. Students then run to the end of the gym, stop, and do the same number of jumping jacks. From there the students must run back to their line and stand in the last position. The whole process is repeated, showing a new card to the next student in line of each group, until every student has had the opportunity to complete the relay five times through.
Assessment- Students can be assessed on attitude and willingness to participate. Also, on competency in completing the activity with skill and demonstrated improvement over time.
Modifications- When a red card is pulled from the deck, the number shown must be doubled (i.e. the eight of hearts now represents 16).
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