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SPORTS AND EXERCISE ARE GOOD FOR YOU!
It is recommended that all individuals get a medical checkup before starting any exercise program. Children should be supervised by an adult while they exercise.
PUSH-UPS
The child starts in the elevated push-up position. The body must be perfectly straight, head facing forward. The child proceeds to lower to the down position by bending at the elbows. Once the chest touches the ground, without resting on the ground, the child then proceeds back up to the starting position. The child should not bounce off the floor in an effort to gain momentum back to the up position. A child may not have their knees touch the ground. A child should be allowed to rest at any time.
PULL-UPS & CHIN-UPS
The child starts by hanging on the bar with arms fully extended, feet not touching ground. The hands must grab the bar. A chin-up has the palms facing in (picture of female), while a pull-up has the palms facing out (picture of male). The child must pull their self up until the chin is slightly above the bar. Once this is accomplished, the child must then go back down to the starting position. The child may not push off any walls, nor swing their legs or arms in an effort to build momentum back up. For safety, the child may stop at any time by standing on the mat below the bar.It is important to educate the child on the proper way to let go of the bar. Adult supervision is recommended.
CURL-UPS
A curl-up is an exercise from the sit-up family. The two pictures to the right show a male and female performing a sit-up. It is recommended that children do curl-ups, which is the picture to the left. A curl-up is a sit-up with the arms crossed in front. The child starts by laying on the mat, knees bent, and arms crossed in front. The child rises up and forward until their chest touches their raised (bent) knees. Once this occurs, the child must then go back to the starting position. A child may have a partner hold their feet in place if they would like. A child can rest at any time.
CAN YOU NAME ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU?
