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Astronaut Suni Williams Excercises on Treadmill

Audience

Educators, Students

Grade Levels

Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12

Subject

Life Science, Health and Nutrition, Living and Working in Space

Type

Videos

This program was developed in cooperation with NASA scientists and fitness professionals working with astronauts. The Train Like an Astronaut activities are a physical and inquiry-based approach to human health and fitness on Earth and in space. Students can participate in physical activities modeled after the real-life physical requirements of humans traveling in space.

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students perform an investigation to increase heart rate, muscle endurance, and bone strength.

Calisthenics Lesson

In this lesson, students assemble a puzzle quickly and correctly to understand the importance of dexterity and hand-eye coordination; will also practice communication and problem-solving skills. Observations of dexterity and hand-eye coordination will be recorded in the Mission Journal.

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