Introduction
In this lesson, we will review what we have learned about muscular strength and muscular endurance. Both of these muscular training plans have benefits.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to complete your own muscular training plan.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Identify the benefits of muscular strength.
- Identify the guidelines for safety when lifting weights.
- Participate in a specialized activity for 45 continuous minutes.
- Perform a workout with a warm-up, cooldown, and and correct stretching techniques.
Essential Questions
- What are proper fitness techniques?
- What is "general fitness?"
- What are fitness terms and what do they mean?
- What specialized skills can we learn to help with lifelong fitness (lifting weights)?
- How can I safely participate in fitness activities?
Enduring Understandings
- Understanding fitness terms and concepts links to developing a lifetime fitness plan.
- Competency in activity movement demonstrates your ability to learn new fitness moves to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- An active lifestyle benefits your life into adulthood.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Kinesiology standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8.