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LESSON 8
Subject:POSTURE
1.
Weigh children.
Look over health records. 3. Talk on subject. 2.
A. Describe body. 1.
Framework, muscles and organs. NOTE: Use good physiology text book for reference.
B. Standing correctly is essential. 1.
The habit of holding the body properly is important, only for the general appearance of the body but for health and strength as well. In a stooping, slouching position, the organs of the body are crowded together and cannot do their work well.
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C. Value of exercise. 1.
Strengthens muscles.
2.
Develops lungs.
3. Stimulates activity of intestinal
tract.
a) Give figure eight exercises* (explained on oppo-
site page).
4. Have setting up drill. 5. Give out tags. 6. Put stars on chart.
- From “Principles of Health Control” by Francis M. Walters. Published by D. C. Heath & Co. (Text book).
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