Lesson 3: Gear Shifting & Fitness
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate shifting gears for the appropriate situation.
Students will monitor their heart rate.
Can you identify which gears are used for which situations?
Gear, shift, heart rate
1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports & activities.
2.12.1 Demonstrates knowledge of tactics and strategies within lifetime sports & activities.
3.12.2 Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity.
4.12.2 Selects and participates in physical activities that meet the need for social interaction.
DOK 1 - Demonstrate how to shift gears on a bicycle.
DOK 2 - How does your shifting change when you are stopping on a flat surface versus stopping while riding down a steep hill?
Bicycling is an ideal lifelong activity because it offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond a high school PE class. It is a low-impact exercise, easy on the joints, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Use peer partners to help assist in learning.
Students can bring in their own bicycle and/or equipment.
Students will be able to successfully shift gears at the appropriate time.
Students will be able demonstrate how to properly monitor their heart rates.
bicycles, helmets, maintenance tools, cones, visibility gear, water bottles