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Name of Activity: Number Crunching

Academic content: Math

Purpose of Activity: To strengthen abdominal and core muscles while learning multiplication tables.

Prerequisites: Students should be taught 3-5 different types of crunches as well as the correct FITNESSGRAM curl-ups.

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Physical activity: Crunches, curl-ups

Description of Idea

Variations:

Use fewer or more crunches depending on grade levels. Use higher or lower multiples. Ask division, addition, or subtraction questions. Apply progression techniques, such as adding more sets each week.

Have the student make up a math word problem using sets of crunches. For example, "Joe does four sets of four crunches. Mary does five sets of three crunches. Who does more crunches? How many more?".

Teaching Suggestions:

Stress the importance of doing correct technique. For the curlup, use appropriate protocol. Some students might need or want mats.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

Use different appropriate exercises. For example, for a wheelchair student, use dumbbells to do sets and reps.