Learning Coach — Components of Fitness
Objectives
Students will:
- Recognize the five components of fitness.
- Explain why it is important to make a balanced exercise routine.
Materials Needed
Students will need:
- basketball
Keywords
- cardio fitness
- cardio
- muscle strength
- muscle endurance
- flexibility
- body composition
Basketball Chest Pass
Learn how to chest-pass a basketball.
Goal:
Goal:
Click through the slides below to learn the basketball chest pass.
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Technique:
- Hold the ball with two hands at the chest.
- The thumbs should be pointed down with the elbows out.
- Take one step toward the target and push the ball straight out.
- Snap your wrists when you let go so your thumbs stay pointing to the ground.
- The ball should travel from your chest to the other player's chest.

Skill Activities:
- Pass the ball at a wall, and catch it as it bounces back.
- Pass the ball back and forth with a friend as quickly as you can.
