By: Brittany Sloan & Ashley Jordan Prevention of
Unintentional Injuries While Riding A Bicycle
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National Health Education Standard Standard 7: Students will
demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and
avoid or reduce risks. Indiana Health and Wellness Education
Academic Standard K.1.4 State behaviors to prevent or reduce
childhood injuries National & State Standards
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Target Grade: Kindergarten Student will be able to: Inspect
bike before riding, everything has to work properly/ fix any
problems Check for vehicles Properly put on a safety helmet Pick
the right size bicycle Avoid cars that are in the way Pick out/wear
bright-colored colors Student Objective
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Always have adult present while riding a bike Have right size
bike for child- not too big Dont wear long or loose clothing (wear
fitted clothes) Make sure sidewalk is clear Shoes are tied U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission approved helmet Bicycle
Preparation/ Equipment
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Warm- up for 5 minutes Stretching is important before riding
Arm stretches Leg stretches Warm- Up Activity
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Should take 30 minutes- 1 hour Inspect bicycle before riding
(flat tire, secure reflectors, brakes work) Put on helmet- make
sure it is on properly Scan sidewalk for cars/ dangers Stay on
right side of road, make eye contact with drivers Riding your bike
(45 minutes) Procedure
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Should take 5- 10 minutes Walk & Talk after getting off
bike Discuss an hazards kids encountered Praise how they stayed on
the right side of the sidewalk Praise any eye contact with drivers
Cool Down Activity
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Assessment QuestionsRatings (1-5) Did you inspect your bike for
all problems/ and fix the problems with an adult? Did you check for
vehicles in the way or in general before riding your bike? Did you
properly your on and secure your safety helmet? Did you pick the
right size bicycle for your height? Did you avoid all cars you came
in contact with? Did you pick our bright clothing to wear while
riding your bike?
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Not as advanced riders can wear knee pads/ elbow pads Strider
Bike & Glide Bike- bicycles for kids with special needs Two
person bike for kid and parent Accommodations/ Success for All
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Cars backing out/ pulling into driveways Dips or holes in
sidewalks Other people Shoes not tied properly/ coming undone
Animals walking/ running Could have children count the number of
cars they need to be aware of. They could also count the number of
driveways they can ride to. Safety Concerns/ Interdisciplinary
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Bike Safety for Big Kids. 2013. Safe Kids Worldwide. Web. 08 11
2013.. Bikes for Special Needs. 2013. Web. 08 11 2013.. Google
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