Walking Wellness: Teacher's Guide ; Resource Book for Elementary & Middle School TeachersThis teacher's resource guide for implementing a "Walking Wellness" curriculum in grades four through eight offers 16 hands-on workshops. Activities focus on fitness walking, cardiovascular conditioning, nutrition and weight control, walking techniques and posture, stress control, tobacco-free living, and lifestyle planning. The student workbook is included. Workshop objectives, diagrams, and step-by-step lesson plans are offered. Appended are ten tips for walking, a calorie chart, how to avoid a heart attack, a glossary, creative walking ideas, and several walking quotations. (DF) |
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