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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Health Benefits of Exercise

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

Minnie, a teenager living with diabetes, goes to a gym for the first time to work out in this video adapted from Living with MyType2. Minnie’s coach, Brandi, guides her through different exercises and stretches. She also discusses some strategies that Minnie can adopt to stay motivated to exercise and help control her diabetes.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

    PE19.7.5.1

    Classify different types of physical activities and describe how each exerts a positive effect on mental, emotional, and physical health.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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