Run for Your Health

Introduction

RUNNINGHave you ever wondered how do some people run for so long and never seem to get tired?  Continue with this web quest and you just might find out.                       

 

This WEBQUESt will prepare you with the necessary tools, that will allow you to begin to live a healthy and strong lifestlye!

LACE YOUR SHOES UP FOR A FUN QUEST!

Task

Running to get in shape has been around for years but it is not something you can just jump right into.  Throughout this web quest you will learn the proper techniques to running, different types of running shoes to try, what type of running is best for you and maybe even get in shape.

Check out the links below:

After looking over the links you are ready to begin you new running lifestyle planning!

Process

Now that you have chosen the training plan, the work begins.  First, a calendar is provided for you, click on the link below to save the calendar to your computer.  Each week log the day you workout.  Make sure to get in all 3 as this is a major part of your grade.  Second, keep up with a journal and after one workout each week make an entry.

Running Calendar and Log: http://www.running-log.com/

Running Log

http://trainer.active.com/

*In addition you can calculate your running pace per mile or kilometer with the Cool Running pace calculator.Plan your race pace and splits, figure out how far you ran based on your estimated pace, or calculate the pace of your last training run.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/4/4_1/96.shtml

FINALLY...

RUN A RACE

http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/List.aspx?State=OK

 

 

Evaluation

Your evaluation will be based on how well you stick to the "Calendar Plan" , your journal entries and finally your particiation in an organized race.
Evaluation Rubric
  Did not participate                            I'm in OK Shape                           I'm in Good Shape                           I'm in Great Shape                         Score
    Calendar Plan                    Did not workout 0 points                      1 out of 3 workouts for the 9 week period 40 points                      2 out of 3 workouts for the 9 week period 50 points                      3 out of 3 workouts for the 9 week period 60 points                        60                   
  Journal Entries                                    0-2 Entries 0 points                      3-5 Entries 20 points                      6-8 Entries 25 points                      9 Entries 30 points                                30                   
  "RACE EVENT"                         Did not sign up did not run 0  points                      Signed up and gave their best effort. 10 points                      Signed up and gave their best effort. 10 points                      Signed up and gave their best effort. 10 points                      10
Conclusion

Now that you have finished ask yourself a few questions:

 

Was it really that hard?

Did I benefit from this WebQuest?

Did I learn anything new?

Do I want to stop?

If you answered no to the last question, check out the links below to keep on training for a healthier you!

Credits

This WebQuest will hopefully engage the student outside of Physical Education classes and teach them the importance of physical activity as a life long goal.  The web quest will take 9 weeks to complete and at the end you will be more energetic, healthy and physically fit.