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The Cardio Code

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Lesson Plan

Cardio Code Plan

By the end of this one-on-one session, the student will identify at least three types of cardio exercises and explain two benefits of regular cardio, demonstrating mastery through a tailored quiz and reflection dialogue.

Understanding different cardio exercises and their benefits equips students with knowledge to make healthier lifestyle choices and promotes lifelong physical fitness habits.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Individualized quiz and dialogue

Materials

Cardio Types Quiz, and One-on-One Reflection Dialogue

Prep

Prepare Materials and Student Profile

5 minutes

  • Review the Cardio Types Quiz to familiarize yourself with question formats and key cardio concepts.
  • Read through the One-on-One Reflection Dialogue prompts to guide discussion.
  • Gather any relevant student performance data and notes from previous sessions.
  • Arrange a quiet, comfortable space with a timer or clock visible for pacing the 25-minute session.

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

3 minutes

  • Greet the student and briefly explain the session’s purpose: "Today, we’ll explore different cardio exercises and why they matter for your health."
  • Activate prior knowledge: ask the student to name any cardio activities they’ve done before.
  • Set expectations: outline the quiz, feedback, and reflection dialogue structure.

Step 2

Administer Cardio Types Quiz

7 minutes

  • Provide the Cardio Types Quiz to the student.
  • Instruct the student to complete the quiz independently, answering multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
  • Observe quietly, note any misconceptions or hesitations to address during feedback.

Step 3

Provide Tailored Feedback

5 minutes

  • Review the student’s quiz responses with them one question at a time.
  • Offer specific praise for correct answers and clarify misunderstandings.
  • Link each correction to real-life examples: e.g., "Running is a great example of aerobic cardio because…".

Step 4

One-on-One Reflection Dialogue

8 minutes

  • Use the One-on-One Reflection Dialogue prompts to guide a conversational reflection:
    • What was most surprising about the quiz?
    • Which cardio activity are you most interested in trying and why?
    • How could you include that activity in your weekly routine?
  • Encourage the student to articulate personal goals and relate benefits to their own interests.

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

2 minutes

  • Summarize key takeaways: types of cardio and their benefits.
  • Celebrate progress and set one small, achievable cardio goal for the week.
  • Explain follow-up: next meeting will review their goal and explore new activities.
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Quiz

Cardio Types Quiz

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Discussion

One-on-One Reflection Dialogue

Use these prompts to guide a conversational reflection with your 6th-grade student after the quiz. Encourage open sharing, personal connections, and goal-setting.

Reflection Prompts

  1. Surprises and Discoveries





    • What was most surprising or interesting about the quiz?
    • Follow-up: Why did that catch your attention?
  2. Favorite Cardio Activity





    • Which cardio activity are you most excited to try and why?
    • Follow-up: How do you think you’ll feel while doing it?
  3. Weekly Routine Planning





    • How could you include that activity in your weekly routine?
    • Follow-up: What day and time might you schedule it?
  4. Anticipating Challenges











    • What obstacles might get in the way of doing your cardio activity regularly?
    • Follow-up: What could you do to overcome those obstacles?
  5. Personal Goal Setting





    • What is one specific cardio goal you can set for this week?
    • Follow-up: How will you track or measure your progress?
  6. Connecting Benefits





    • Which two benefits of cardio from the quiz are most meaningful to you?
    • Follow-up: How will achieving your goal help you feel or perform better?

Facilitator Notes:

  • Listen actively and affirm the student’s ideas.
  • Encourage concrete planning (dates, times, log methods).
  • Relate benefits back to the student’s interests (sports, play, hobbies).
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