Movement Seat Aerobics

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Movement Seat Aerobics

• Seat Aerobic Materials
• Sufficient Space for Seat Aerobics
• Chairs
• Seat Aerobic Leader(s)
• Music

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Movement Seat Aerobics

• Benefits of Seat Aerobics
• Requires students to cross the midline. Crossing
  the body creates neuro-pathways across the corpus
  callosum, connecting the right and left brain.
• Increases the heart rate which increases the
  amount of blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
• Teaches directionality of left, right, up and
  down movements.
• Teaches hand and eye coordination, balance,
  rhythm and reflexes.
• Teaches and applies basic movement skills,
  functional fitness, positive body image, and
  well-being of students.

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Movement Seat Aerobics

• Seat Aerobic Movements
• March in Place
• Arm Circles
• Leg Kicks
• Cross Arms
• Reaching Arms
• Cross Legs
• Alternating Hands and Knees
• Toe Taps

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Movement Seat Aerobics

• Seat Aerobic Procedures
• Place your chair to the side of your Learning
  Club facing the Seat Aerobic Leaders.
• Follow the directions and motions of the Seat
  Aerobic Leaders.
• Find your pulse.