Modifying Dances
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: perform a variety of locomotor movements while applying relationship and social skills participate actively in sustained moderate to vigorous
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: perform a variety of locomotor movements while applying relationship and social skills participate actively in sustained moderate to vigorous
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: perform a variety of locomotor movements in different directions, speeds and pathways in response to music participate actively in sustained modera
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: use self-awareness and self-monitoring skills to assess their level of health-related fitness as they complete Pilates-themed stations; participate
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: use self-awareness and self-monitoring skills to assess their level of health-related fitness as they follow teacher-directed Pilates poses
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: use self-awareness and self-monitoring skills to assess their level of health related fitness as they complete Pilates games; participate actively
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: actively and safely participate in gymnastics activities; perform smooth transfers of weight in relation to others demonstrating static and
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: perform a variety of locomotor movements using different speeds in response to music participate actively while demonstrating creative movements
Join our “Honour Roll of Educators” to help Ophea celebrate 100 years of healthy active living for Ontario students. Ophea is celebrating a century of healthier kids and communities by reflecting on where we’ve been, looking forward to where we’re going, and—above all—honouring the educators who...
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